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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.63, 2,433.26 and 1,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.63, 2,433.26 and 1,017.49 is: 1,403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.63 : 2,433.26 = 1,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.63/2,433.26 = 1,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.63x = 2,433.26 × 1,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.63x = 2,475,817.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,817.72/1,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.82

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