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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.92, 1,791.14 and 708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.92, 1,791.14 and 708.42 is: 977.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.92 : 1,791.14 = 708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.92/1,791.14 = 708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.92x = 1,791.14 × 708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.92x = 1,268,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,875.86/1,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.62

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