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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.71, 2,433.95 and 977.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.71, 2,433.95 and 977.74 is: 1,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.71 : 2,433.95 = 977.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.71/2,433.95 = 977.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.71x = 2,433.95 × 977.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.71x = 2,379,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,762.97/1,763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.30

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