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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802, 2,486.76 and 974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802, 2,486.76 and 974 is: 1,344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802 : 2,486.76 = 974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802/2,486.76 = 974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802x = 2,486.76 × 974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802x = 2,422,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,104.24/1,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.12

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