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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.08, 2,676.69 and 745.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.08, 2,676.69 and 745.41 is: 1,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.08 : 2,676.69 = 745.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.08/2,676.69 = 745.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.08x = 2,676.69 × 745.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.08x = 1,995,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,231.49/1,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.10

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