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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.07, 2,432.94 and 977.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.07, 2,432.94 and 977.06 is: 1,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.07 : 2,432.94 = 977.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.07/2,432.94 = 977.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.07x = 2,432.94 × 977.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.07x = 2,377,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,130.77/1,763.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.29

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