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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.14, 2,670.75 and 915.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.14, 2,670.75 and 915.06 is: 1,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.14 : 2,670.75 = 915.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.14/2,670.75 = 915.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.14x = 2,670.75 × 915.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.14x = 2,443,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,896.50/1,780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.87

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