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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780, 2,670.36 and 754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780, 2,670.36 and 754 is: 1,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780 : 2,670.36 = 754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780/2,670.36 = 754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780x = 2,670.36 × 754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780x = 2,013,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,451.44/1,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.15

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