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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.12, 1,460.70 and 811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.12, 1,460.70 and 811.88 is: 1,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.12 : 1,460.70 = 811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.12/1,460.70 = 811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.12x = 1,460.70 × 811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.12x = 1,185,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,913.12/974.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.42

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