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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.02, 1,789.91 and 773.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.02, 1,789.91 and 773.35 is: 1,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.02 : 1,789.91 = 773.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.02/1,789.91 = 773.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.02x = 1,789.91 × 773.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.02x = 1,384,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,226.90/1,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.24

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