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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.79, 1,947.86 and 751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.79, 1,947.86 and 751.22 is: 1,125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.79 : 1,947.86 = 751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.79/1,947.86 = 751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.79x = 1,947.86 × 751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.79x = 1,463,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,271.39/1,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.78

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