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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.78, 1,794.11 and 1,233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.78, 1,794.11 and 1,233.67 is: 1,702.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.78 : 1,794.11 = 1,233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.78/1,794.11 = 1,233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.78x = 1,794.11 × 1,233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.78x = 2,213,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,339.68/1,299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.86

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