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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.94, 2,259.61 and 974.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.94, 2,259.61 and 974.42 is: 1,344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.94 : 2,259.61 = 974.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.94/2,259.61 = 974.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.94x = 2,259.61 × 974.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.94x = 2,201,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,809.18/1,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.26

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