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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.49, 2,259.77 and 974.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.49, 2,259.77 and 974.85 is: 1,345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.49 : 2,259.77 = 974.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.49/2,259.77 = 974.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.49x = 2,259.77 × 974.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.49x = 2,202,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,931.91/1,637.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.31

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