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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.93, 2,642.32 and 982.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.93, 2,642.32 and 982.53 is: 1,472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.93 : 2,642.32 = 982.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.93/2,642.32 = 982.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.93x = 2,642.32 × 982.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.93x = 2,596,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,159.90/1,762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.64

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