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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.40, 2,679.60 and 814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.40, 2,679.60 and 814.40 is: 1,221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.40 : 2,679.60 = 814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.40/2,679.60 = 814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.40x = 2,679.60 × 814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.40x = 2,182,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,266.24/1,786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.60

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