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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.83, 2,432.64 and 976.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.83, 2,432.64 and 976.89 is: 1,348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.83 : 2,432.64 = 976.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.83/2,432.64 = 976.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.83x = 2,432.64 × 976.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.83x = 2,376,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,421.69/1,762.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.07

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