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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.94, 2,457.62 and 868.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.94, 2,457.62 and 868.26 is: 1,302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.94 : 2,457.62 = 868.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.94/2,457.62 = 868.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.94x = 2,457.62 × 868.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.94x = 2,133,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,853.14/1,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.77

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