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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.59, 1,790.68 and 708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.59, 1,790.68 and 708.14 is: 977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.59 : 1,790.68 = 708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.59/1,790.68 = 708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.59x = 1,790.68 × 708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.59x = 1,268,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,047.66/1,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.23

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