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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.34, 2,465.08 and 989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.34, 2,465.08 and 989.64 is: 1,365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.34 : 2,465.08 = 989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.34/2,465.08 = 989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.34x = 2,465.08 × 989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.34x = 2,439,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,541.77/1,786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.66

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