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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.60, 2,674.14 and 919.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.60, 2,674.14 and 919.72 is: 1,376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.60 : 2,674.14 = 919.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.60/2,674.14 = 919.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.60x = 2,674.14 × 919.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.60x = 2,459,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,460.04/1,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.61

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