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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.09, 1,458.47 and 680.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.09, 1,458.47 and 680.99 is: 1,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.09 : 1,458.47 = 680.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.09/1,458.47 = 680.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.09x = 1,458.47 × 680.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.09x = 993,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,197.90/974.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.61

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