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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.81, 1,790.67 and 856.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.81, 1,790.67 and 856.43 is: 1,181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.81 : 1,790.67 = 856.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.81/1,790.67 = 856.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.81x = 1,790.67 × 856.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.81x = 1,533,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,583.51/1,297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.67

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