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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.96, 2,681.94 and 489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.96, 2,681.94 and 489.44 is: 734.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.96 : 2,681.94 = 489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.96/2,681.94 = 489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.96x = 2,681.94 × 489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.96x = 1,312,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,648.71/1,787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.16

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