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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.65, 1,462.22 and 686.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.65, 1,462.22 and 686.65 is: 1,030.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.65 : 1,462.22 = 686.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.65/1,462.22 = 686.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.65x = 1,462.22 × 686.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.65x = 1,004,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,029.93/974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.14

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