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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.19, 1,616.68 and 974.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.19, 1,616.68 and 974.21 is: 1,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.19 : 1,616.68 = 974.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.19/1,616.68 = 974.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.19x = 1,616.68 × 974.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.19x = 1,574,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,985.82/1,174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.34

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