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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.70, 2,669.22 and 625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.70, 2,669.22 and 625.64 is: 937.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.70 : 2,669.22 = 625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.70/2,669.22 = 625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.70x = 2,669.22 × 625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.70x = 1,669,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,970.80/1,780.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.82

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