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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.15, 2,680.52 and 554.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.15, 2,680.52 and 554.33 is: 831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.15 : 2,680.52 = 554.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.15/2,680.52 = 554.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.15x = 2,680.52 × 554.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.15x = 1,485,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,876.48/1,787.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.42

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