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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.31, 2,454.77 and 1,052.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.31, 2,454.77 and 1,052.97 is: 1,578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.31 : 2,454.77 = 1,052.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.31/2,454.77 = 1,052.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.31x = 2,454.77 × 1,052.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.31x = 2,584,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,793.90/1,637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.68

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