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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.44, 2,670.65 and 481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.44, 2,670.65 and 481.90 is: 722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.44 : 2,670.65 = 481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.44/2,670.65 = 481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.44x = 2,670.65 × 481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.44x = 1,286,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,986.24/1,780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.85

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