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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.76, 2,680.20 and 488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.76, 2,680.20 and 488.24 is: 732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.76 : 2,680.20 = 488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.76/2,680.20 = 488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.76x = 2,680.20 × 488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.76x = 1,308,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,580.85/1,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.38

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