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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.76, 1,786.12 and 1,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.76, 1,786.12 and 1,108.20 is: 1,525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.76 : 1,786.12 = 1,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.76/1,786.12 = 1,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.76x = 1,786.12 × 1,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.76x = 1,979,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,378.18/1,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.23

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