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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.79, 2,671.38 and 610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.79, 2,671.38 and 610.88 is: 916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.79 : 2,671.38 = 610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.79/2,671.38 = 610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.79x = 2,671.38 × 610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.79x = 1,631,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,879.26/1,780.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.38

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