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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.56, 2,670.93 and 684.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.56, 2,670.93 and 684.54 is: 1,026.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.56 : 2,670.93 = 684.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.56/2,670.93 = 684.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.56x = 2,670.93 × 684.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.56x = 1,828,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,358.42/1,780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.84

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