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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.53, 1,460.44 and 768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.53, 1,460.44 and 768.16 is: 1,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.53 : 1,460.44 = 768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.53/1,460.44 = 768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.53x = 1,460.44 × 768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.53x = 1,121,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,851.59/974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.17

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