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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.46, 1,790.40 and 773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.46, 1,790.40 and 773.38 is: 1,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.46 : 1,790.40 = 773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.46/1,790.40 = 773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.46x = 1,790.40 × 773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.46x = 1,384,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,659.55/1,297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.21

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