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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.05, 1,459.58 and 610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.05, 1,459.58 and 610.15 is: 915.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.05 : 1,459.58 = 610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.05/1,459.58 = 610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.05x = 1,459.58 × 610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.05x = 890,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,553.05/973.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.22

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