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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.74, 2,079.69 and 1,299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.74, 2,079.69 and 1,299.61 is: 1,950.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.74 : 2,079.69 = 1,299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.74/2,079.69 = 1,299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.74x = 2,079.69 × 1,299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.74x = 2,702,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,785.92/1,385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.43

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