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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.03, 2,679.81 and 920.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.03, 2,679.81 and 920.95 is: 1,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.03 : 2,679.81 = 920.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.03/2,679.81 = 920.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.03x = 2,679.81 × 920.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.03x = 2,467,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,960.87/1,786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.82

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