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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.91, 1,791.66 and 855.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.91, 1,791.66 and 855.05 is: 1,180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.91 : 1,791.66 = 855.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.91/1,791.66 = 855.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.91x = 1,791.66 × 855.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.91x = 1,531,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,949.92/1,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.33

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