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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.08, 2,669.67 and 806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.08, 2,669.67 and 806.46 is: 1,209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.08 : 2,669.67 = 806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.08/2,669.67 = 806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.08x = 2,669.67 × 806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.08x = 2,152,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,982.07/1,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.49

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