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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.64, 1,790.74 and 708.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.64, 1,790.74 and 708.17 is: 977.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.64 : 1,790.74 = 708.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.64/1,790.74 = 708.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.64x = 1,790.74 × 708.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.64x = 1,268,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,148.35/1,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.27

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