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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780, 2,456.32 and 993.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780, 2,456.32 and 993.90 is: 1,371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780 : 2,456.32 = 993.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780/2,456.32 = 993.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780x = 2,456.32 × 993.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780x = 2,441,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,336.45/1,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.54

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