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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.55, 1,792.18 and 1,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.55, 1,792.18 and 1,016 is: 1,401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.55 : 1,792.18 = 1,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.55/1,792.18 = 1,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.55x = 1,792.18 × 1,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.55x = 1,820,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,854.88/1,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.14

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