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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.17, 1,790.10 and 707.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.17, 1,790.10 and 707.67 is: 976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.17 : 1,790.10 = 707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.17/1,790.10 = 707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.17x = 1,790.10 × 707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.17x = 1,266,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,800.07/1,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.59

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