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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.15, 1,791.47 and 708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.15, 1,791.47 and 708.74 is: 978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.15 : 1,791.47 = 708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.15/1,791.47 = 708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.15x = 1,791.47 × 708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.15x = 1,269,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,673.95/1,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.07

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