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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.52, 1,793.46 and 1,075.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.52, 1,793.46 and 1,075.42 is: 1,484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.52 : 1,793.46 = 1,075.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.52/1,793.46 = 1,075.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.52x = 1,793.46 × 1,075.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.52x = 1,928,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,722.75/1,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.18

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