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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.53, 1,461.10 and 684.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.53, 1,461.10 and 684.33 is: 1,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.53 : 1,461.10 = 684.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.53/1,461.10 = 684.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.53x = 1,461.10 × 684.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.53x = 999,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,869.20/975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.95

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