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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.88, 1,463.54 and 756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.88, 1,463.54 and 756.18 is: 1,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.88 : 1,463.54 = 756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.88/1,463.54 = 756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.88x = 1,463.54 × 756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.88x = 1,106,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,695.90/974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.21

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