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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.43, 2,670.83 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.43, 2,670.83 and 610.56 is: 915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.43 : 2,670.83 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.43/2,670.83 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.43x = 2,670.83 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.43x = 1,630,698.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,698.91/1,780.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.90

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