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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.48, 1,461.68 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.48, 1,461.68 and 541.36 is: 812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.48 : 1,461.68 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.48/1,461.68 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.48x = 1,461.68 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.48x = 791,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,295.08/974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.02

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