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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.79, 2,680.63 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.79, 2,680.63 and 554.18 is: 831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.79 : 2,680.63 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.79/2,680.63 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.79x = 2,680.63 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.79x = 1,485,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,536.74/1,786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.40

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