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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.08, 2,260.40 and 974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.08, 2,260.40 and 974.82 is: 1,345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.08 : 2,260.40 = 974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.08/2,260.40 = 974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.08x = 2,260.40 × 974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.08x = 2,203,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,478.25/1,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.16

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