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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.65, 2,433.83 and 977.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.65, 2,433.83 and 977.70 is: 1,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.65 : 2,433.83 = 977.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.65/2,433.83 = 977.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.65x = 2,433.83 × 977.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.65x = 2,379,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,548.92/1,763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.22

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