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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.96, 1,793.88 and 775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.96, 1,793.88 and 775.80 is: 1,070.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.96 : 1,793.88 = 775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.96/1,793.88 = 775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.96x = 1,793.88 × 775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.96x = 1,391,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,692.10/1,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.57

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