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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.67, 1,462.39 and 715.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.67, 1,462.39 and 715.97 is: 1,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.67 : 1,462.39 = 715.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.67/1,462.39 = 715.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.67x = 1,462.39 × 715.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.67x = 1,047,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,029.23/974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.24

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