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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.44, 1,790.47 and 831.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.44, 1,790.47 and 831.69 is: 1,147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.44 : 1,790.47 = 831.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.44/1,790.47 = 831.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.44x = 1,790.47 × 831.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.44x = 1,489,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,111.84/1,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.73

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