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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.83, 2,457.63 and 1,072.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.83, 2,457.63 and 1,072.89 is: 1,480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.83 : 2,457.63 = 1,072.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.83/2,457.63 = 1,072.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.83x = 2,457.63 × 1,072.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.83x = 2,636,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,769.67/1,780.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.64

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