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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.72, 1,790.67 and 773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.72, 1,790.67 and 773.56 is: 1,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.72 : 1,790.67 = 773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.72/1,790.67 = 773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.72x = 1,790.67 × 773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.72x = 1,385,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,190.69/1,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.40

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