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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.97, 2,680.42 and 966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.97, 2,680.42 and 966.85 is: 1,450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.97 : 2,680.42 = 966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.97/2,680.42 = 966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.97x = 2,680.42 × 966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.97x = 2,591,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,564.08/1,786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.26

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