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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.98, 2,679.49 and 554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.98, 2,679.49 and 554.05 is: 830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.98 : 2,679.49 = 554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.98/2,679.49 = 554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.98x = 2,679.49 × 554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.98x = 1,484,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,571.43/1,786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.77

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