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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.89, 2,432.91 and 977.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.89, 2,432.91 and 977.05 is: 1,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.89 : 2,432.91 = 977.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.89/2,432.91 = 977.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.89x = 2,432.91 × 977.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.89x = 2,377,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,074.72/1,762.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.40

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