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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.48, 2,670.92 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.48, 2,670.92 and 594.08 is: 891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.48 : 2,670.92 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.48/2,670.92 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.48x = 2,670.92 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.48x = 1,586,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,740.15/1,780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.19

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