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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.36, 1,790.34 and 707.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.36, 1,790.34 and 707.89 is: 976.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.36 : 1,790.34 = 707.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.36/1,790.34 = 707.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.36x = 1,790.34 × 707.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.36x = 1,267,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,354.83/1,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.87

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