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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.59, 2,960.93 and 1,153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.59, 2,960.93 and 1,153.13 is: 1,729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.59 : 2,960.93 = 1,153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.59/2,960.93 = 1,153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.59x = 2,960.93 × 1,153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.59x = 3,414,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,331.45/1,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.13

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