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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.74, 1,342.35 and 740.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.74, 1,342.35 and 740.46 is: 1,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.74 : 1,342.35 = 740.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.74/1,342.35 = 740.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.74x = 1,342.35 × 740.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.74x = 993,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,956.48/973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.76

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