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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.18, 1,342.76 and 753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.18, 1,342.76 and 753.06 is: 1,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.18 : 1,342.76 = 753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.18/1,342.76 = 753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.18x = 1,342.76 × 753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.18x = 1,011,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,178.85/974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.98

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