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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.52, 1,345.14 and 741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.52, 1,345.14 and 741.78 is: 1,023.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.52 : 1,345.14 = 741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.52/1,345.14 = 741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.52x = 1,345.14 × 741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.52x = 997,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,797.95/974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.89

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