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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.70, 1,946.19 and 856.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.70, 1,946.19 and 856.73 is: 1,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.70 : 1,946.19 = 856.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.70/1,946.19 = 856.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.70x = 1,946.19 × 856.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.70x = 1,667,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,359.36/1,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.85

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