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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.36, 2,679.80 and 553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.36, 2,679.80 and 553.88 is: 830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.36 : 2,679.80 = 553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.36/2,679.80 = 553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.36x = 2,679.80 × 553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.36x = 1,484,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,287.62/1,786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.90

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