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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.61, 2,645.01 and 983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.61, 2,645.01 and 983.13 is: 1,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.61 : 2,645.01 = 983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.61/2,645.01 = 983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.61x = 2,645.01 × 983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.61x = 2,600,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,388.68/1,761.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.15

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