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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.54, 2,645.36 and 983.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.54, 2,645.36 and 983.11 is: 1,474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.54 : 2,645.36 = 983.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.54/2,645.36 = 983.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.54x = 2,645.36 × 983.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.54x = 2,600,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,675.71/1,763.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.69

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