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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.74, 2,486.40 and 973.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.74, 2,486.40 and 973.74 is: 1,343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.74 : 2,486.40 = 973.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.74/2,486.40 = 973.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.74x = 2,486.40 × 973.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.74x = 2,421,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,107.14/1,801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.76

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