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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.93, 2,447.95 and 977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.93, 2,447.95 and 977.27 is: 1,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.93 : 2,447.95 = 977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.93/2,447.95 = 977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.93x = 2,447.95 × 977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.93x = 2,392,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,292.50/1,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.59

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