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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.46, 1,791.87 and 709.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.46, 1,791.87 and 709.01 is: 978.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.46 : 1,791.87 = 709.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.46/1,791.87 = 709.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.46x = 1,791.87 × 709.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.46x = 1,270,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,444.79/1,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.42

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