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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.82, 1,795.28 and 1,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.82, 1,795.28 and 1,035.16 is: 1,429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.82 : 1,795.28 = 1,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.82/1,795.28 = 1,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.82x = 1,795.28 × 1,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.82x = 1,858,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,402.04/1,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.74

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