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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.71, 1,791.05 and 774.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.71, 1,791.05 and 774.05 is: 1,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.71 : 1,791.05 = 774.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.71/1,791.05 = 774.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.71x = 1,791.05 × 774.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.71x = 1,386,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,349.43/1,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.30

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