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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.76, 6,330.99 and 1,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.76, 6,330.99 and 1,299 is: 1,948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.76 : 6,330.99 = 1,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.76/6,330.99 = 1,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.76x = 6,330.99 × 1,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.76x = 8,223,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,223,956.01/4,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.45

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