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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.70, 1,341.93 and 908.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.70, 1,341.93 and 908.46 is: 1,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.70 : 1,341.93 = 908.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.70/1,341.93 = 908.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.70x = 1,341.93 × 908.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.70x = 1,219,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,089.73/974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.73

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