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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.14, 1,789.92 and 773.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.14, 1,789.92 and 773.07 is: 1,066.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.14 : 1,789.92 = 773.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.14/1,789.92 = 773.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.14x = 1,789.92 × 773.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.14x = 1,383,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,733.45/1,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.76

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