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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.87, 2,260.19 and 974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.87, 2,260.19 and 974.80 is: 1,345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.87 : 2,260.19 = 974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.87/2,260.19 = 974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.87x = 2,260.19 × 974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.87x = 2,203,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,217.04/1,637.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.17

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