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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.55, 2,433.72 and 977.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.55, 2,433.72 and 977.67 is: 1,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.55 : 2,433.72 = 977.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.55/2,433.72 = 977.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.55x = 2,433.72 × 977.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.55x = 2,379,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,375.03/1,763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.20

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