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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.64, 1,459.28 and 714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.64, 1,459.28 and 714.74 is: 1,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.64 : 1,459.28 = 714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.64/1,459.28 = 714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.64x = 1,459.28 × 714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.64x = 1,042,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,994.92/973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.24

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