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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.42, 1,788.51 and 854.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.42, 1,788.51 and 854.22 is: 1,178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.42 : 1,788.51 = 854.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.42/1,788.51 = 854.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.42x = 1,788.51 × 854.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.42x = 1,527,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,781.01/1,296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.46

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