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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.29, 1,729.14 and 974.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.29, 1,729.14 and 974.03 is: 1,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.29 : 1,729.14 = 974.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.29/1,729.14 = 974.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.29x = 1,729.14 × 974.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.29x = 1,684,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,225.59/1,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.78

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