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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.34, 1,345.77 and 844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.34, 1,345.77 and 844.97 is: 1,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.34 : 1,345.77 = 844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.34/1,345.77 = 844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.34x = 1,345.77 × 844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.34x = 1,137,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,128.55/974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.08

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