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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.80, 1,790.87 and 708.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.80, 1,790.87 and 708.35 is: 977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.80 : 1,790.87 = 708.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.80/1,790.87 = 708.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.80x = 1,790.87 × 708.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.80x = 1,268,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,550.27/1,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.46

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