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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.58, 1,947.17 and 785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.58, 1,947.17 and 785.50 is: 1,176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.58 : 1,947.17 = 785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.58/1,947.17 = 785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.58x = 1,947.17 × 785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.58x = 1,529,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,502.04/1,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.92

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