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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.82, 2,433.97 and 977.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.82, 2,433.97 and 977.81 is: 1,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.82 : 2,433.97 = 977.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.82/2,433.97 = 977.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.82x = 2,433.97 × 977.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.82x = 2,379,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,963.85/1,763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.32

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