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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.35, 1,467.03 and 859.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.35, 1,467.03 and 859.53 is: 1,294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.35 : 1,467.03 = 859.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.35/1,467.03 = 859.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.35x = 1,467.03 × 859.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.35x = 1,260,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,956.30/974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.15

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