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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.31, 1,462.61 and 769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.31, 1,462.61 and 769.02 is: 1,154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.31 : 1,462.61 = 769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.31/1,462.61 = 769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.31x = 1,462.61 × 769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.31x = 1,124,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,778.26/974.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.44

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