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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.76, 2,433.98 and 977.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.76, 2,433.98 and 977.94 is: 1,349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.76 : 2,433.98 = 977.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.76/2,433.98 = 977.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.76x = 2,433.98 × 977.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.76x = 2,380,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,286.40/1,763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.55

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