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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.36, 2,259.88 and 974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.36, 2,259.88 and 974.08 is: 1,344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.36 : 2,259.88 = 974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.36/2,259.88 = 974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.36x = 2,259.88 × 974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.36x = 2,201,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,303.91/1,637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.42

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