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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.56, 1,790.63 and 708.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.56, 1,790.63 and 708.09 is: 977.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.56 : 1,790.63 = 708.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.56/1,790.63 = 708.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.56x = 1,790.63 × 708.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.56x = 1,267,923.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,923.66/1,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.16

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