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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.44, 2,432.13 and 976.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.44, 2,432.13 and 976.47 is: 1,347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.44 : 2,432.13 = 976.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.44/2,432.13 = 976.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.44x = 2,432.13 × 976.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.44x = 2,374,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,901.98/1,762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.51

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