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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.06, 1,791.43 and 856.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.06, 1,791.43 and 856.91 is: 1,183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.06 : 1,791.43 = 856.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.06/1,791.43 = 856.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.06x = 1,791.43 × 856.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.06x = 1,535,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,096.62/1,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.52

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