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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.45, 1,461.56 and 686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.45, 1,461.56 and 686.28 is: 1,028.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.45 : 1,461.56 = 686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.45/1,461.56 = 686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.45x = 1,461.56 × 686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.45x = 1,003,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,035.97/975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.28

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