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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.07, 1,787.37 and 853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.07, 1,787.37 and 853.20 is: 1,176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.07 : 1,787.37 = 853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.07/1,787.37 = 853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.07x = 1,787.37 × 853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.07x = 1,524,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,984.08/1,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.62

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