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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.51, 1,793.34 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.51, 1,793.34 and 775.44 is: 1,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.51 : 1,793.34 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.51/1,793.34 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.51x = 1,793.34 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.51x = 1,390,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,627.57/1,299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.12

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