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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.16, 2,669.32 and 683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.16, 2,669.32 and 683.68 is: 1,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.16 : 2,669.32 = 683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.16/2,669.32 = 683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.16x = 2,669.32 × 683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.16x = 1,824,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,960.70/1,780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.17

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