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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.85, 1,462.25 and 812.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.85, 1,462.25 and 812.18 is: 1,218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.85 : 1,462.25 = 812.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.85/1,462.25 = 812.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.85x = 1,462.25 × 812.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.85x = 1,187,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,598.83/974.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.24

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