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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.39, 2,067.13 and 974.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.39, 2,067.13 and 974.47 is: 1,344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.39 : 2,067.13 = 974.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.39/2,067.13 = 974.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.39x = 2,067.13 × 974.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.39x = 2,014,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,356.17/1,498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.35

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