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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.32, 2,680.38 and 1,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.32, 2,680.38 and 1,007.19 is: 1,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.32 : 2,680.38 = 1,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.32/2,680.38 = 1,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.32x = 2,680.38 × 1,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.32x = 2,699,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,651.93/1,786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.29

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