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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.53, 2,679.31 and 812.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.53, 2,679.31 and 812.41 is: 1,218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.53 : 2,679.31 = 812.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.53/2,679.31 = 812.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.53x = 2,679.31 × 812.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.53x = 2,176,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,698.24/1,786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.39

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