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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.37, 1,790.36 and 707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.37, 1,790.36 and 707.90 is: 976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.37 : 1,790.36 = 707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.37/1,790.36 = 707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.37x = 1,790.36 × 707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.37x = 1,267,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,402.09/1,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.90

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