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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.56, 2,679.74 and 553.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.56, 2,679.74 and 553.94 is: 830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.56 : 2,679.74 = 553.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.56/2,679.74 = 553.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.56x = 2,679.74 × 553.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.56x = 1,484,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,403.16/1,786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.87

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