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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.74, 1,793.25 and 775.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.74, 1,793.25 and 775.85 is: 1,070.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.74 : 1,793.25 = 775.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.74/1,793.25 = 775.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.74x = 1,793.25 × 775.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.74x = 1,391,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,284.05/1,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.44

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