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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.97, 2,433.96 and 1,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.97, 2,433.96 and 1,017.96 is: 1,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.97 : 2,433.96 = 1,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.97/2,433.96 = 1,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.97x = 2,433.96 × 1,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.97x = 2,477,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,673.92/1,763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.60

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