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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.62, 2,257.80 and 973.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.62, 2,257.80 and 973.11 is: 1,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.62 : 2,257.80 = 973.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.62/2,257.80 = 973.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.62x = 2,257.80 × 973.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.62x = 2,197,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,087.76/1,636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.45

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