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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.16, 1,462.32 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.16, 1,462.32 and 684.72 is: 1,027.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.16 : 1,462.32 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.16/1,462.32 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.16x = 1,462.32 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.16x = 1,001,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,279.75/974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.84

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