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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.38, 2,670.58 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.38, 2,670.58 and 684.48 is: 1,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.38 : 2,670.58 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.38/2,670.58 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.38x = 2,670.58 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.38x = 1,827,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,958.60/1,780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.72

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