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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.03, 1,464.08 and 611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.03, 1,464.08 and 611.15 is: 918.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.03 : 1,464.08 = 611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.03/1,464.08 = 611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.03x = 1,464.08 × 611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.03x = 894,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,762.12/974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.62

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