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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.68, 2,680.56 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.68, 2,680.56 and 554.72 is: 831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.68 : 2,680.56 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.68/2,680.56 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.68x = 2,680.56 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.68x = 1,486,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,960.24/1,787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.78

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