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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.42, 1,789.20 and 854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.42, 1,789.20 and 854.88 is: 1,178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.42 : 1,789.20 = 854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.42/1,789.20 = 854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.42x = 1,789.20 × 854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.42x = 1,529,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,551.30/1,297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.92

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