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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974, 1,461.48 and 665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974, 1,461.48 and 665.84 is: 999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974 : 1,461.48 = 665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974/1,461.48 = 665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974x = 1,461.48 × 665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974x = 973,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,111.84/974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.09

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