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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.58, 1,792.03 and 709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.58, 1,792.03 and 709.11 is: 978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.58 : 1,792.03 = 709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.58/1,792.03 = 709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.58x = 1,792.03 × 709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.58x = 1,270,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,746.39/1,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.57

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