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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.82, 1,461.27 and 802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.82, 1,461.27 and 802.02 is: 1,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.82 : 1,461.27 = 802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.82/1,461.27 = 802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.82x = 1,461.27 × 802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.82x = 1,171,967.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,967.77/974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.24

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