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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008, 1,390.33 and 974.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008, 1,390.33 and 974.13 is: 1,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008 : 1,390.33 = 974.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008/1,390.33 = 974.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008x = 1,390.33 × 974.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008x = 1,354,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,362.16/1,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.61

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