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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.20, 1,461.30 and 609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.20, 1,461.30 and 609.70 is: 914.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.20 : 1,461.30 = 609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.20/1,461.30 = 609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.20x = 1,461.30 × 609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.20x = 890,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,954.61/974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.55

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