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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.16, 1,788.86 and 848.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.16, 1,788.86 and 848.37 is: 1,169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.16 : 1,788.86 = 848.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.16/1,788.86 = 848.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.16x = 1,788.86 × 848.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.16x = 1,517,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,621.60/1,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.95

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