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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.03, 1,832.63 and 1,298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.03, 1,832.63 and 1,298.79 is: 1,790.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.03 : 1,832.63 = 1,298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.03/1,832.63 = 1,298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.03x = 1,832.63 × 1,298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.03x = 2,380,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,195.02/1,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.93

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