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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.61, 2,679.57 and 553.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.61, 2,679.57 and 553.97 is: 830.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.61 : 2,679.57 = 553.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.61/2,679.57 = 553.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.61x = 2,679.57 × 553.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.61x = 1,484,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,388.00/1,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.84

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