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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.93, 2,444.80 and 973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.93, 2,444.80 and 973.40 is: 1,456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.93 : 2,444.80 = 973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.93/2,444.80 = 973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.93x = 2,444.80 × 973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.93x = 2,379,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,768.32/1,633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.47

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