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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.07, 2,486.84 and 974.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.07, 2,486.84 and 974.07 is: 1,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.07 : 2,486.84 = 974.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.07/2,486.84 = 974.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.07x = 2,486.84 × 974.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.07x = 2,422,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,356.24/1,802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.21

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