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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.66, 2,434.76 and 1,197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.66, 2,434.76 and 1,197.78 is: 1,652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.66 : 2,434.76 = 1,197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.66/2,434.76 = 1,197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.66x = 2,434.76 × 1,197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.66x = 2,916,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,306.83/1,764.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.62

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