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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.61, 2,670.55 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.61, 2,670.55 and 684.72 is: 1,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.61 : 2,670.55 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.61/2,670.55 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.61x = 2,670.55 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.61x = 1,828,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,577.28/1,780.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.94

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