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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.72, 1,458.24 and 943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.72, 1,458.24 and 943.04 is: 1,410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.72 : 1,458.24 = 943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.72/1,458.24 = 943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.72x = 1,458.24 × 943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.72x = 1,375,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,178.65/974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.84

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