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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.92, 1,790.18 and 825.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.92, 1,790.18 and 825.39 is: 1,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.92 : 1,790.18 = 825.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.92/1,790.18 = 825.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.92x = 1,790.18 × 825.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.92x = 1,477,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,587.72/1,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.43

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