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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.73, 1,791.03 and 855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.73, 1,791.03 and 855.86 is: 1,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.73 : 1,791.03 = 855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.73/1,791.03 = 855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.73x = 1,791.03 × 855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.73x = 1,532,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,870.94/1,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.28

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