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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.87, 1,698.12 and 1,163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.87, 1,698.12 and 1,163.35 is: 1,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.87 : 1,698.12 = 1,163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.87/1,698.12 = 1,163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.87x = 1,698.12 × 1,163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.87x = 1,975,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,507.90/1,237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.89

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