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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.79, 1,683.52 and 974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.79, 1,683.52 and 974.70 is: 1,454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.79 : 1,683.52 = 974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.79/1,683.52 = 974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.79x = 1,683.52 × 974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.79x = 1,640,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,924.51/1,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.99

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