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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.48, 1,460.10 and 684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.48, 1,460.10 and 684.50 is: 1,025.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.48 : 1,460.10 = 684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.48/1,460.10 = 684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.48x = 1,460.10 × 684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.48x = 999,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,438.45/974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.61

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