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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.70, 1,461.93 and 686.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.70, 1,461.93 and 686.53 is: 1,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.70 : 1,461.93 = 686.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.70/1,461.93 = 686.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.70x = 1,461.93 × 686.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.70x = 1,003,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,658.80/975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.66

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