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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.04, 1,787.76 and 853.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.04, 1,787.76 and 853.78 is: 1,177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.04 : 1,787.76 = 853.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.04/1,787.76 = 853.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.04x = 1,787.76 × 853.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.04x = 1,526,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,353.73/1,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.71

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