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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,467.69 and 887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,467.69 and 887.64 is: 1,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,467.69 = 887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,467.69 = 887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,467.69 × 887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 1,302,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,780.35/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.50

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