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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.35, 1,462.27 and 715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.35, 1,462.27 and 715.04 is: 1,073.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.35 : 1,462.27 = 715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.35/1,462.27 = 715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.35x = 1,462.27 × 715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.35x = 1,045,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,581.54/974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.11

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