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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.76, 2,680.12 and 632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.76, 2,680.12 and 632.52 is: 948.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.76 : 2,680.12 = 632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.76/2,680.12 = 632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.76x = 2,680.12 × 632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.76x = 1,695,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,229.50/1,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.77

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