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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.88, 1,460.64 and 699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.88, 1,460.64 and 699.66 is: 1,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.88 : 1,460.64 = 699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.88/1,460.64 = 699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.88x = 1,460.64 × 699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.88x = 1,021,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,951.38/974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.28

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