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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.79, 1,729.10 and 974.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.79, 1,729.10 and 974.58 is: 1,342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.79 : 1,729.10 = 974.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.79/1,729.10 = 974.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.79x = 1,729.10 × 974.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.79x = 1,685,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,146.47/1,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.97

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