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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.95, 2,680.71 and 554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.95, 2,680.71 and 554.36 is: 831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.95 : 2,680.71 = 554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.95/2,680.71 = 554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.95x = 2,680.71 × 554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.95x = 1,486,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,078.40/1,786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.63

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