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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.86, 1,790.38 and 855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.86, 1,790.38 and 855.60 is: 1,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.86 : 1,790.38 = 855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.86/1,790.38 = 855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.86x = 1,790.38 × 855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.86x = 1,531,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,849.13/1,297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.29

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