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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.55, 1,791.93 and 709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.55, 1,791.93 and 709.05 is: 978.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.55 : 1,791.93 = 709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.55/1,791.93 = 709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.55x = 1,791.93 × 709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.55x = 1,270,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,567.97/1,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.45

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