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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.01, 1,828.52 and 974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.01, 1,828.52 and 974.39 is: 1,461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.01 : 1,828.52 = 974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.01/1,828.52 = 974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.01x = 1,828.52 × 974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.01x = 1,781,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,691.60/1,219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.59

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