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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.13, 2,213.43 and 974.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.13, 2,213.43 and 974.55 is: 1,344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.13 : 2,213.43 = 974.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.13/2,213.43 = 974.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.13x = 2,213.43 × 974.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.13x = 2,157,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,098.21/1,604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.72

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