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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.12, 1,460.51 and 700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.12, 1,460.51 and 700.38 is: 1,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.12 : 1,460.51 = 700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.12/1,460.51 = 700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.12x = 1,460.51 × 700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.12x = 1,022,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,911.99/975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.02

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