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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.70, 2,322.26 and 974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.70, 2,322.26 and 974.74 is: 1,345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.70 : 2,322.26 = 974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.70/2,322.26 = 974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.70x = 2,322.26 × 974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.70x = 2,263,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,590.86/1,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.21

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