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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.63, 1,790.74 and 708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.63, 1,790.74 and 708.18 is: 977.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.63 : 1,790.74 = 708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.63/1,790.74 = 708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.63x = 1,790.74 × 708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.63x = 1,268,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,166.25/1,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.29

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