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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.58, 2,433.33 and 1,017.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.58, 2,433.33 and 1,017.30 is: 1,403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.58 : 2,433.33 = 1,017.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.58/2,433.33 = 1,017.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.58x = 2,433.33 × 1,017.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.58x = 2,475,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,426.61/1,763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.64

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