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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.29, 1,738.53 and 856.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.29, 1,738.53 and 856.37 is: 1,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.29 : 1,738.53 = 856.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.29/1,738.53 = 856.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.29x = 1,738.53 × 856.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.29x = 1,488,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,816.24/1,260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.33

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