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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.30, 1,790.17 and 825.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.30, 1,790.17 and 825.09 is: 1,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.30 : 1,790.17 = 825.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.30/1,790.17 = 825.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.30x = 1,790.17 × 825.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.30x = 1,477,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,042.41/1,296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.43

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