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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.68, 1,633.27 and 974.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.68, 1,633.27 and 974.91 is: 1,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.68 : 1,633.27 = 974.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.68/1,633.27 = 974.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.68x = 1,633.27 × 974.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.68x = 1,592,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,291.26/1,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.34

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