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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,460.49 and 759.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,460.49 and 759.30 is: 1,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,460.49 = 759.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,460.49 = 759.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,460.49 × 759.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 1,108,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,950.06/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.76

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