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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.31, 2,433.09 and 974.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.31, 2,433.09 and 974.69 is: 1,460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.31 : 2,433.09 = 974.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.31/2,433.09 = 974.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.31x = 2,433.09 × 974.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.31x = 2,371,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,508.49/1,624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.01

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