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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.75, 1,792.11 and 905.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.75, 1,792.11 and 905.86 is: 1,250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.75 : 1,792.11 = 905.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.75/1,792.11 = 905.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.75x = 1,792.11 × 905.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.75x = 1,623,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,400.76/1,297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.93

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