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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.61, 2,648.01 and 985.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.61, 2,648.01 and 985.13 is: 1,479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.61 : 2,648.01 = 985.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.61/2,648.01 = 985.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.61x = 2,648.01 × 985.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.61x = 2,608,634.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,634.09/1,763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.14

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