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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.42, 2,679.90 and 632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.42, 2,679.90 and 632.08 is: 948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.42 : 2,679.90 = 632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.42/2,679.90 = 632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.42x = 2,679.90 × 632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.42x = 1,693,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,911.19/1,786.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.22

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