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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.68, 2,739.90 and 786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.68, 2,739.90 and 786.64 is: 1,179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.68 : 2,739.90 = 786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.68/2,739.90 = 786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.68x = 2,739.90 × 786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.68x = 2,155,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,314.94/1,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.91

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