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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.59, 1,792.08 and 709.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.59, 1,792.08 and 709.15 is: 978.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.59 : 1,792.08 = 709.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.59/1,792.08 = 709.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.59x = 1,792.08 × 709.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.59x = 1,270,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,853.53/1,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.64

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