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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.15, 2,308.41 and 974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.15, 2,308.41 and 974.39 is: 1,344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.15 : 2,308.41 = 974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.15/2,308.41 = 974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.15x = 2,308.41 × 974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.15x = 2,249,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,280.08/1,673.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.34

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