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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.76, 1,653.12 and 1,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.76, 1,653.12 and 1,143.04 is: 1,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.76 : 1,653.12 = 1,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.76/1,653.12 = 1,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.76x = 1,653.12 × 1,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.76x = 1,889,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,582.28/1,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.60

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