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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.14, 1,790.07 and 773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.14, 1,790.07 and 773.28 is: 1,067.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.14 : 1,790.07 = 773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.14/1,790.07 = 773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.14x = 1,790.07 × 773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.14x = 1,384,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,225.33/1,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.14

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