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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.29, 1,790.06 and 773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.29, 1,790.06 and 773.49 is: 1,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.29 : 1,790.06 = 773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.29/1,790.06 = 773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.29x = 1,790.06 × 773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.29x = 1,384,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,589.64/1,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.29

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