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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.61, 2,433.77 and 1,017.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.61, 2,433.77 and 1,017.57 is: 1,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.61 : 2,433.77 = 1,017.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.61/2,433.77 = 1,017.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.61x = 2,433.77 × 1,017.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.61x = 2,476,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,531.34/1,763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.24

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