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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.02, 1,780.17 and 1,153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.02, 1,780.17 and 1,153.92 is: 1,583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.02 : 1,780.17 = 1,153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.02/1,780.17 = 1,153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.02x = 1,780.17 × 1,153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.02x = 2,054,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,173.77/1,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.76

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