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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.20, 1,346.34 and 726.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.20, 1,346.34 and 726.34 is: 1,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.20 : 1,346.34 = 726.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.20/1,346.34 = 726.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.20x = 1,346.34 × 726.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.20x = 977,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,900.60/974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.80

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