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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.56, 1,789.08 and 1,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.56, 1,789.08 and 1,060.64 is: 1,462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.56 : 1,789.08 = 1,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.56/1,789.08 = 1,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.56x = 1,789.08 × 1,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.56x = 1,897,569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,569.81/1,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.41

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