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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,459.86 and 540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,459.86 and 540.60 is: 810.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,459.86 = 540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,459.86 = 540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,459.86 × 540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 789,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,200.32/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.23

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