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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.38, 2,670.56 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.38, 2,670.56 and 625.32 is: 937.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.38 : 2,670.56 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.38/2,670.56 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.38x = 2,670.56 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.38x = 1,669,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,954.58/1,780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.98

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