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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.92, 2,680.70 and 554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.92, 2,680.70 and 554.12 is: 831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.92 : 2,680.70 = 554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.92/2,680.70 = 554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.92x = 2,680.70 × 554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.92x = 1,485,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,429.48/1,786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.28

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