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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.98, 2,433.99 and 977.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.98, 2,433.99 and 977.89 is: 1,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.98 : 2,433.99 = 977.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.98/2,433.99 = 977.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.98x = 2,433.99 × 977.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.98x = 2,380,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,174.48/1,763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.32

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