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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.55, 2,259.63 and 974.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.55, 2,259.63 and 974.57 is: 1,344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.55 : 2,259.63 = 974.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.55/2,259.63 = 974.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.55x = 2,259.63 × 974.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.55x = 2,202,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,156.31/1,637.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.79

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