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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.64, 1,655.94 and 974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.64, 1,655.94 and 974.76 is: 1,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.64 : 1,655.94 = 974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.64/1,655.94 = 974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.64x = 1,655.94 × 974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.64x = 1,614,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,144.07/1,103.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.56

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