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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974, 1,461 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974, 1,461 and 540.56 is: 810.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974 : 1,461 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974/1,461 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974x = 1,461 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974x = 789,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,758.16/974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.84

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