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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032, 1,548 and 974.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032, 1,548 and 974.22 is: 1,461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032 : 1,548 = 974.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032/1,548 = 974.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032x = 1,548 × 974.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032x = 1,508,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,092.56/1,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.33

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