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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.60, 1,462.36 and 894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.60, 1,462.36 and 894.40 is: 1,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.60 : 1,462.36 = 894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.60/1,462.36 = 894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.60x = 1,462.36 × 894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.60x = 1,307,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,934.78/974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.02

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