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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.63, 2,670.81 and 684.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.63, 2,670.81 and 684.70 is: 1,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.63 : 2,670.81 = 684.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.63/2,670.81 = 684.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.63x = 2,670.81 × 684.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.63x = 1,828,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,703.61/1,780.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.00

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