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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.88, 1,460.70 and 851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.88, 1,460.70 and 851.76 is: 1,276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.88 : 1,460.70 = 851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.88/1,460.70 = 851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.88x = 1,460.70 × 851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.88x = 1,244,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,165.83/974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.22

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