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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.50, 2,487.45 and 974.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.50, 2,487.45 and 974.50 is: 1,344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.50 : 2,487.45 = 974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.50/2,487.45 = 974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.50x = 2,487.45 × 974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.50x = 2,424,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,020.03/1,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.81

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