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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.75, 2,486.42 and 973.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.75, 2,486.42 and 973.75 is: 1,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.75 : 2,486.42 = 973.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.75/2,486.42 = 973.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.75x = 2,486.42 × 973.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.75x = 2,421,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,151.48/1,801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.78

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