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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.55, 2,432.34 and 976.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.55, 2,432.34 and 976.67 is: 1,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.55 : 2,432.34 = 976.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.55/2,432.34 = 976.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.55x = 2,432.34 × 976.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.55x = 2,375,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,581.35/1,762.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.81

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