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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.91, 2,680.04 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.91, 2,680.04 and 488.07 is: 732.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.91 : 2,680.04 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.91/2,680.04 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.91x = 2,680.04 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.91x = 1,308,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,044.68/1,786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.02

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