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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.56, 2,797.76 and 679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.56, 2,797.76 and 679.46 is: 1,018.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.56 : 2,797.76 = 679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.56/2,797.76 = 679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.56x = 2,797.76 × 679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.56x = 1,900,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,966.01/1,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.98

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