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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.03, 2,763.73 and 977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.03, 2,763.73 and 977.14 is: 1,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.03 : 2,763.73 = 977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.03/2,763.73 = 977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.03x = 2,763.73 × 977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.03x = 2,700,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,551.13/1,843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.28

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