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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.48, 2,433.28 and 1,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.48, 2,433.28 and 1,017.47 is: 1,403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.48 : 2,433.28 = 1,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.48/2,433.28 = 1,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.48x = 2,433.28 × 1,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.48x = 2,475,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,789.40/1,763.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.92

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