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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.32, 2,258.70 and 973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.32, 2,258.70 and 973.96 is: 1,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.32 : 2,258.70 = 973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.32/2,258.70 = 973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.32x = 2,258.70 × 973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.32x = 2,199,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,883.45/1,637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.59

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