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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.30, 1,790.49 and 773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.30, 1,790.49 and 773.62 is: 1,067.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.30 : 1,790.49 = 773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.30/1,790.49 = 773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.30x = 1,790.49 × 773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.30x = 1,385,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,158.87/1,297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.72

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