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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.93, 1,792.55 and 1,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.93, 1,792.55 and 1,114.04 is: 1,536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.93 : 1,792.55 = 1,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.93/1,792.55 = 1,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.93x = 1,792.55 × 1,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.93x = 1,996,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,957.87/1,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.20

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