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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.58, 1,950.90 and 1,025.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.58, 1,950.90 and 1,025.86 is: 1,540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.58 : 1,950.90 = 1,025.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.58/1,950.90 = 1,025.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.58x = 1,950.90 × 1,025.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.58x = 2,001,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,350.27/1,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.00

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