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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.63, 2,259.58 and 974.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.63, 2,259.58 and 974.35 is: 1,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.63 : 2,259.58 = 974.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.63/2,259.58 = 974.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.63x = 2,259.58 × 974.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.63x = 2,201,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,630.25/1,637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.40

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