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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.38, 2,679.54 and 746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.38, 2,679.54 and 746.88 is: 1,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.38 : 2,679.54 = 746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.38/2,679.54 = 746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.38x = 2,679.54 × 746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.38x = 2,001,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,294.84/1,786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.31

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