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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.41, 1,792.02 and 1,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.41, 1,792.02 and 1,015.88 is: 1,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.41 : 1,792.02 = 1,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.41/1,792.02 = 1,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.41x = 1,792.02 × 1,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.41x = 1,820,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,472.13/1,299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.00

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