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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.35, 2,644.17 and 652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.35, 2,644.17 and 652 is: 977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.35 : 2,644.17 = 652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.35/2,644.17 = 652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.35x = 2,644.17 × 652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.35x = 1,723,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,998.84/1,763.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.68

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