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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.18, 1,343.87 and 619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.18, 1,343.87 and 619.52 is: 854.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.18 : 1,343.87 = 619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.18/1,343.87 = 619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.18x = 1,343.87 × 619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.18x = 832,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,550.33/974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.62

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