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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.85, 1,786.89 and 852.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.85, 1,786.89 and 852.98 is: 1,176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.85 : 1,786.89 = 852.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.85/1,786.89 = 852.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.85x = 1,786.89 × 852.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.85x = 1,524,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,178.55/1,295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.20

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