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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.89, 1,791.05 and 773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.89, 1,791.05 and 773.55 is: 1,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.89 : 1,791.05 = 773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.89/1,791.05 = 773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.89x = 1,791.05 × 773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.89x = 1,385,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,462.86/1,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.47

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