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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.96, 1,950.32 and 773.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.96, 1,950.32 and 773.35 is: 1,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.96 : 1,950.32 = 773.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.96/1,950.32 = 773.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.96x = 1,950.32 × 773.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.96x = 1,508,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,279.97/1,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.25

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