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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.68, 2,724.90 and 1,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.68, 2,724.90 and 1,135.34 is: 1,566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.68 : 2,724.90 = 1,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.68/2,724.90 = 1,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.68x = 2,724.90 × 1,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.68x = 3,093,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,687.97/1,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.68

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