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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.24, 1,495.32 and 974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.24, 1,495.32 and 974.16 is: 1,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.24 : 1,495.32 = 974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.24/1,495.32 = 974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.24x = 1,495.32 × 974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.24x = 1,456,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,680.93/996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.18

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