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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.50, 1,461.86 and 701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.50, 1,461.86 and 701.45 is: 1,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.50 : 1,461.86 = 701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.50/1,461.86 = 701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.50x = 1,461.86 × 701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.50x = 1,025,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,421.70/975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.18

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