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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.15, 2,213.11 and 974.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.15, 2,213.11 and 974.45 is: 1,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.15 : 2,213.11 = 974.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.15/2,213.11 = 974.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.15x = 2,213.11 × 974.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.15x = 2,156,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,549.10/1,604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.36

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