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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.42, 1,791.42 and 855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.42, 1,791.42 and 855.94 is: 1,181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.42 : 1,791.42 = 855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.42/1,791.42 = 855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.42x = 1,791.42 × 855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.42x = 1,533,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,348.03/1,297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.84

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