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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.07, 1,460.80 and 610.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.07, 1,460.80 and 610.03 is: 913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.07 : 1,460.80 = 610.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.07/1,460.80 = 610.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.07x = 1,460.80 × 610.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.07x = 891,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,131.82/975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.92

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