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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.46, 2,433.45 and 977.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.46, 2,433.45 and 977.46 is: 1,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.46 : 2,433.45 = 977.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.46/2,433.45 = 977.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.46x = 2,433.45 × 977.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.46x = 2,378,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,600.04/1,763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.83

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