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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.38, 2,670.99 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.38, 2,670.99 and 610.44 is: 915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.38 : 2,670.99 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.38/2,670.99 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.38x = 2,670.99 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.38x = 1,630,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,479.14/1,780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.80

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