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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.92, 2,671.52 and 611.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.92, 2,671.52 and 611.01 is: 916.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.92 : 2,671.52 = 611.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.92/2,671.52 = 611.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.92x = 2,671.52 × 611.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.92x = 1,632,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,322.38/1,780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.56

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