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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.23, 1,790.64 and 1,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.23, 1,790.64 and 1,001.99 is: 1,383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.23 : 1,790.64 = 1,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.23/1,790.64 = 1,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.23x = 1,790.64 × 1,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.23x = 1,794,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,194.42/1,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.10

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