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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.38, 2,487.28 and 974.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.38, 2,487.28 and 974.38 is: 1,344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.38 : 2,487.28 = 974.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.38/2,487.28 = 974.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.38x = 2,487.28 × 974.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.38x = 2,423,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,543.45/1,802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.64

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