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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.10, 1,787.42 and 853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.10, 1,787.42 and 853.23 is: 1,176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.10 : 1,787.42 = 853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.10/1,787.42 = 853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.10x = 1,787.42 × 853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.10x = 1,525,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,084.40/1,296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.67

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