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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.65, 1,953.39 and 1,163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.65, 1,953.39 and 1,163.69 is: 1,751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.65 : 1,953.39 = 1,163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.65/1,953.39 = 1,163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.65x = 1,953.39 × 1,163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.65x = 2,273,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,140.41/1,297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.74

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