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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.53, 2,670.93 and 482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.53, 2,670.93 and 482.01 is: 723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.53 : 2,670.93 = 482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.53/2,670.93 = 482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.53x = 2,670.93 × 482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.53x = 1,287,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,414.97/1,780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.05

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