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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.13, 1,744.73 and 997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.13, 1,744.73 and 997.58 is: 1,496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.13 : 1,744.73 = 997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.13/1,744.73 = 997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.13x = 1,744.73 × 997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.13x = 1,740,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,494.04/1,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.39

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