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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.22, 1,461.62 and 916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.22, 1,461.62 and 916.20 is: 1,374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.22 : 1,461.62 = 916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.22/1,461.62 = 916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.22x = 1,461.62 × 916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.22x = 1,339,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,136.24/974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.57

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