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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.65, 1,790.03 and 825.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.65, 1,790.03 and 825.02 is: 1,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.65 : 1,790.03 = 825.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.65/1,790.03 = 825.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.65x = 1,790.03 × 825.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.65x = 1,476,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,810.55/1,296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.94

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