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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.50, 2,432.25 and 976.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.50, 2,432.25 and 976.67 is: 1,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.50 : 2,432.25 = 976.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.50/2,432.25 = 976.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.50x = 2,432.25 × 976.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.50x = 2,375,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,493.45/1,762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.80

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