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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.94, 1,345.14 and 881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.94, 1,345.14 and 881.40 is: 1,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.94 : 1,345.14 = 881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.94/1,345.14 = 881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.94x = 1,345.14 × 881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.94x = 1,185,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,606.40/974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.08

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