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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.92, 1,791.12 and 773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.92, 1,791.12 and 773.88 is: 1,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.92 : 1,791.12 = 773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.92/1,791.12 = 773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.92x = 1,791.12 × 773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.92x = 1,386,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,111.95/1,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.95

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