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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.44, 1,668.60 and 974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.44, 1,668.60 and 974.16 is: 1,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.44 : 1,668.60 = 974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.44/1,668.60 = 974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.44x = 1,668.60 × 974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.44x = 1,625,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,483.38/1,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.22

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