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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.64, 1,790.61 and 773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.64, 1,790.61 and 773.57 is: 1,067.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.64 : 1,790.61 = 773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.64/1,790.61 = 773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.64x = 1,790.61 × 773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.64x = 1,385,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,162.18/1,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.45

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