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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.58, 1,462.61 and 715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.58, 1,462.61 and 715.24 is: 1,073.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.58 : 1,462.61 = 715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.58/1,462.61 = 715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.58x = 1,462.61 × 715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.58x = 1,046,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,117.18/974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.40

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