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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.46, 2,039.22 and 974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.46, 2,039.22 and 974.54 is: 1,460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.46 : 2,039.22 = 974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.46/2,039.22 = 974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.46x = 2,039.22 × 974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.46x = 1,987,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,301.46/1,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.76

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