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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.84, 1,634.14 and 974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.84, 1,634.14 and 974.82 is: 1,460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.84 : 1,634.14 = 974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.84/1,634.14 = 974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.84x = 1,634.14 × 974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.84x = 1,592,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,992.35/1,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.34

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