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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.80, 1,786.07 and 917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.80, 1,786.07 and 917.20 is: 1,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.80 : 1,786.07 = 917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.80/1,786.07 = 917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.80x = 1,786.07 × 917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.80x = 1,638,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,183.40/1,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.23

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