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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.15, 2,309.79 and 975.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.15, 2,309.79 and 975.39 is: 1,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.15 : 2,309.79 = 975.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.15/2,309.79 = 975.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.15x = 2,309.79 × 975.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.15x = 2,252,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,946.07/1,674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.73

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