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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.80, 1,791.07 and 773.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.80, 1,791.07 and 773.73 is: 1,067.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.80 : 1,791.07 = 773.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.80/1,791.07 = 773.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.80x = 1,791.07 × 773.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.80x = 1,385,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,804.59/1,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.81

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