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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.12, 1,459.80 and 425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.12, 1,459.80 and 425.15 is: 637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.12 : 1,459.80 = 425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.12/1,459.80 = 425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.12x = 1,459.80 × 425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.12x = 620,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,626.67/974.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.12

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