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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.10, 1,457.10 and 828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.10, 1,457.10 and 828.30 is: 1,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.10 : 1,457.10 = 828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.10/1,457.10 = 828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.10x = 1,457.10 × 828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.10x = 1,206,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,915.93/974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.01

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