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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.17, 1,917.99 and 974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.17, 1,917.99 and 974.24 is: 1,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.17 : 1,917.99 = 974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.17/1,917.99 = 974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.17x = 1,917.99 × 974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.17x = 1,868,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,572.99/1,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.50

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