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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.89, 2,432.76 and 1,204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.89, 2,432.76 and 1,204.99 is: 1,661.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.89 : 2,432.76 = 1,204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.89/2,432.76 = 1,204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.89x = 2,432.76 × 1,204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.89x = 2,931,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,451.47/1,763.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.92

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