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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.74, 2,671.25 and 610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.74, 2,671.25 and 610.70 is: 916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.74 : 2,671.25 = 610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.74/2,671.25 = 610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.74x = 2,671.25 × 610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.74x = 1,631,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,315.97/1,780.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.09

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