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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.12, 1,790.34 and 855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.12, 1,790.34 and 855.86 is: 1,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.12 : 1,790.34 = 855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.12/1,790.34 = 855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.12x = 1,790.34 × 855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.12x = 1,532,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,280.39/1,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.38

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