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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.25, 1,342.65 and 956.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.25, 1,342.65 and 956.48 is: 1,318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.25 : 1,342.65 = 956.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.25/1,342.65 = 956.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.25x = 1,342.65 × 956.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.25x = 1,284,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,223.38/974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.16

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