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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.62, 2,433.69 and 977.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.62, 2,433.69 and 977.72 is: 1,349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.62 : 2,433.69 = 977.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.62/2,433.69 = 977.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.62x = 2,433.69 × 977.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.62x = 2,379,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,455.22/1,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.19

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