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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.76, 1,453.98 and 871.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.76, 1,453.98 and 871.08 is: 1,299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.76 : 1,453.98 = 871.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.76/1,453.98 = 871.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.76x = 1,453.98 × 871.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.76x = 1,266,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,532.90/974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.33

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