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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.60, 1,790.70 and 773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.60, 1,790.70 and 773.68 is: 1,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.60 : 1,790.70 = 773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.60/1,790.70 = 773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.60x = 1,790.70 × 773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.60x = 1,385,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,428.78/1,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.69

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