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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.52, 1,536.96 and 974.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.52, 1,536.96 and 974.56 is: 1,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.52 : 1,536.96 = 974.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.52/1,536.96 = 974.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.52x = 1,536.96 × 974.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.52x = 1,497,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,859.74/1,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.75

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