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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.73, 2,433.96 and 977.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.73, 2,433.96 and 977.78 is: 1,349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.73 : 2,433.96 = 977.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.73/2,433.96 = 977.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.73x = 2,433.96 × 977.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.73x = 2,379,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,883.49/1,763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.35

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