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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.82, 2,671.80 and 806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.82, 2,671.80 and 806.66 is: 1,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.82 : 2,671.80 = 806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.82/2,671.80 = 806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.82x = 2,671.80 × 806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.82x = 2,155,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,234.19/1,780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.25

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