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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.90, 1,791.18 and 856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.90, 1,791.18 and 856.80 is: 1,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.90 : 1,791.18 = 856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.90/1,791.18 = 856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.90x = 1,791.18 × 856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.90x = 1,534,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,683.02/1,296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.35

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