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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.85, 1,459.26 and 874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.85, 1,459.26 and 874.04 is: 1,304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.85 : 1,459.26 = 874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.85/1,459.26 = 874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.85x = 1,459.26 × 874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.85x = 1,275,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,444.31/977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.34

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