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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.61, 1,790.68 and 708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.61, 1,790.68 and 708.13 is: 977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.61 : 1,790.68 = 708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.61/1,790.68 = 708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.61x = 1,790.68 × 708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.61x = 1,268,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,034.23/1,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.21

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