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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.83, 2,465.81 and 990.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.83, 2,465.81 and 990.21 is: 1,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.83 : 2,465.81 = 990.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.83/2,465.81 = 990.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.83x = 2,465.81 × 990.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.83x = 2,441,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,669.72/1,786.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.48

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