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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.96, 1,460.80 and 685.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.96, 1,460.80 and 685.88 is: 1,027.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.96 : 1,460.80 = 685.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.96/1,460.80 = 685.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.96x = 1,460.80 × 685.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.96x = 1,001,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,933.50/974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.67

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