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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.54, 2,432.16 and 976.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.54, 2,432.16 and 976.59 is: 1,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.54 : 2,432.16 = 976.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.54/2,432.16 = 976.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.54x = 2,432.16 × 976.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.54x = 2,375,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,223.13/1,762.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.62

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