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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.82, 1,791.88 and 926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.82, 1,791.88 and 926.66 is: 1,277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.82 : 1,791.88 = 926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.82/1,791.88 = 926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.82x = 1,791.88 × 926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.82x = 1,660,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,463.52/1,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.46

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