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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.54, 1,942.71 and 1,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.54, 1,942.71 and 1,009.54 is: 1,511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.54 : 1,942.71 = 1,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.54/1,942.71 = 1,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.54x = 1,942.71 × 1,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.54x = 1,961,243.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,243.45/1,297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.51

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