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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.94, 2,670.46 and 625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.94, 2,670.46 and 625.88 is: 938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.94 : 2,670.46 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.94/2,670.46 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.94x = 2,670.46 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.94x = 1,671,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,387.50/1,780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.49

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