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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.51, 2,678.37 and 553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.51, 2,678.37 and 553.77 is: 830.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.51 : 2,678.37 = 553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.51/2,678.37 = 553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.51x = 2,678.37 × 553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.51x = 1,483,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,200.95/1,785.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.69

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