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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.15, 2,310.31 and 975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.15, 2,310.31 and 975.52 is: 1,346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.15 : 2,310.31 = 975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.15/2,310.31 = 975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.15x = 2,310.31 × 975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.15x = 2,253,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,757.72/1,674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.21

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