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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.84, 1,793.52 and 776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.84, 1,793.52 and 776.04 is: 1,070.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.84 : 1,793.52 = 776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.84/1,793.52 = 776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.84x = 1,793.52 × 776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.84x = 1,391,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,843.26/1,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.78

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