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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.65, 1,749.36 and 974.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.65, 1,749.36 and 974.62 is: 1,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.65 : 1,749.36 = 974.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.65/1,749.36 = 974.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.65x = 1,749.36 × 974.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.65x = 1,704,961.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,961.24/1,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.92

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