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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.50, 1,790.55 and 773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.50, 1,790.55 and 773.84 is: 1,067.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.50 : 1,790.55 = 773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.50/1,790.55 = 773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.50x = 1,790.55 × 773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.50x = 1,385,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,590.26/1,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.89

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