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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.54, 2,670.87 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.54, 2,670.87 and 482.04 is: 723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.54 : 2,670.87 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.54/2,670.87 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.54x = 2,670.87 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.54x = 1,287,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,466.17/1,780.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.08

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