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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.66, 2,670.65 and 610.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.66, 2,670.65 and 610.61 is: 915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.66 : 2,670.65 = 610.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.66/2,670.65 = 610.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.66x = 2,670.65 × 610.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.66x = 1,630,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,722.54/1,780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.80

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