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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.35, 2,681.28 and 554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.35, 2,681.28 and 554.86 is: 832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.35 : 2,681.28 = 554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.35/2,681.28 = 554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.35x = 2,681.28 × 554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.35x = 1,487,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,735.43/1,787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.37

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