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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.71, 1,481.74 and 915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.71, 1,481.74 and 915.04 is: 1,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.71 : 1,481.74 = 915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.71/1,481.74 = 915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.71x = 1,481.74 × 915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.71x = 1,355,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,851.37/1,074.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.60

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