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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.89, 1,461.65 and 685.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.89, 1,461.65 and 685.53 is: 1,028.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.89 : 1,461.65 = 685.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.89/1,461.65 = 685.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.89x = 1,461.65 × 685.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.89x = 1,002,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,001.50/973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.87

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