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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.46, 1,460.24 and 950.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.46, 1,460.24 and 950.31 is: 1,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.46 : 1,460.24 = 950.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.46/1,460.24 = 950.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.46x = 1,460.24 × 950.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.46x = 1,387,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,680.67/974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.05

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