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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.89, 2,679.38 and 553.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.89, 2,679.38 and 553.81 is: 830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.89 : 2,679.38 = 553.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.89/2,679.38 = 553.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.89x = 2,679.38 × 553.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.89x = 1,483,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,872.61/1,786.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.42

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