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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.87, 1,791.09 and 708.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.87, 1,791.09 and 708.41 is: 977.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.87 : 1,791.09 = 708.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.87/1,791.09 = 708.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.87x = 1,791.09 × 708.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.87x = 1,268,826.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,826.07/1,297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.63

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