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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.06, 2,433.02 and 977.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.06, 2,433.02 and 977.11 is: 1,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.06 : 2,433.02 = 977.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.06/2,433.02 = 977.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.06x = 2,433.02 × 977.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.06x = 2,377,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,311.12/1,763.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.40

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