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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.11, 1,461.87 and 731.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.11, 1,461.87 and 731.29 is: 1,097.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.11 : 1,461.87 = 731.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.11/1,461.87 = 731.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.11x = 1,461.87 × 731.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.11x = 1,069,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,050.91/974.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.46

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