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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.96, 2,679.32 and 553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.96, 2,679.32 and 553.34 is: 830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.96 : 2,679.32 = 553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.96/2,679.32 = 553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.96x = 2,679.32 × 553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.96x = 1,482,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,583.01/1,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.13

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