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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.80, 1,462.39 and 714.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.80, 1,462.39 and 714.57 is: 1,070.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.80 : 1,462.39 = 714.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.80/1,462.39 = 714.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.80x = 1,462.39 × 714.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.80x = 1,044,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,978.24/975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.90

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