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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.11, 1,462.79 and 966.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.11, 1,462.79 and 966.55 is: 1,451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.11 : 1,462.79 = 966.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.11/1,462.79 = 966.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.11x = 1,462.79 × 966.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.11x = 1,413,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,859.67/974.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.44

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