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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.09, 1,789.95 and 707.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.09, 1,789.95 and 707.62 is: 976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.09 : 1,789.95 = 707.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.09/1,789.95 = 707.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.09x = 1,789.95 × 707.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.09x = 1,266,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,604.42/1,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.50

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