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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.40, 2,669.91 and 855.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.40, 2,669.91 and 855.46 is: 1,282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.40 : 2,669.91 = 855.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.40/2,669.91 = 855.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.40x = 2,669.91 × 855.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.40x = 2,284,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,001.21/1,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.86

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