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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.54, 1,461.82 and 649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.54, 1,461.82 and 649.74 is: 974.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.54 : 1,461.82 = 649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.54/1,461.82 = 649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.54x = 1,461.82 × 649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.54x = 949,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,802.93/974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.62

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