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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.62, 1,790.70 and 708.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.62, 1,790.70 and 708.15 is: 977.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.62 : 1,790.70 = 708.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.62/1,790.70 = 708.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.62x = 1,790.70 × 708.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.62x = 1,268,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,084.21/1,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.24

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