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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.64, 1,461.84 and 686.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.64, 1,461.84 and 686.47 is: 1,028.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.64 : 1,461.84 = 686.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.64/1,461.84 = 686.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.64x = 1,461.84 × 686.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.64x = 1,003,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,505.87/975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.56

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