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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.23, 1,790.15 and 707.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.23, 1,790.15 and 707.75 is: 976.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.23 : 1,790.15 = 707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.23/1,790.15 = 707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.23x = 1,790.15 × 707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.23x = 1,266,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,986.94/1,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.69

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