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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.52, 1,460.14 and 578.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.52, 1,460.14 and 578.43 is: 867.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.52 : 1,460.14 = 578.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.52/1,460.14 = 578.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.52x = 1,460.14 × 578.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.52x = 844,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,586.09/973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.56

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