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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.51, 2,433.48 and 1,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.51, 2,433.48 and 1,016.96 is: 1,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.51 : 2,433.48 = 1,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.51/2,433.48 = 1,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.51x = 2,433.48 × 1,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.51x = 2,474,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,739.65/1,763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.31

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