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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.56, 1,648.08 and 974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.56, 1,648.08 and 974.16 is: 1,342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.56 : 1,648.08 = 974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.56/1,648.08 = 974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.56x = 1,648.08 × 974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.56x = 1,605,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,493.61/1,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.88

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