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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.74, 2,679.84 and 488.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.74, 2,679.84 and 488.31 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.74 : 2,679.84 = 488.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.74/2,679.84 = 488.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.74x = 2,679.84 × 488.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.74x = 1,308,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,592.67/1,786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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