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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,458.40 and 811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,458.40 and 811.20 is: 1,214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,458.40 = 811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,458.40 = 811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,458.40 × 811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 1,183,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,054.08/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.58

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