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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.40, 1,318 and 974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.40, 1,318 and 974.40 is: 1,318

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.40 : 1,318 = 974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.40/1,318 = 974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.40x = 1,318 × 974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.40x = 1,284,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,259.20/974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318

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