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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.92, 1,945.38 and 860.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.92, 1,945.38 and 860.96 is: 1,291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.92 : 1,945.38 = 860.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.92/1,945.38 = 860.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.92x = 1,945.38 × 860.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.92x = 1,674,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,894.36/1,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.44

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