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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.36, 1,790.40 and 773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.36, 1,790.40 and 773.92 is: 1,068.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.36 : 1,790.40 = 773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.36/1,790.40 = 773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.36x = 1,790.40 × 773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.36x = 1,385,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,626.37/1,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.04

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