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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.96, 2,671.36 and 806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.96, 2,671.36 and 806.88 is: 1,210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.96 : 2,671.36 = 806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.96/2,671.36 = 806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.96x = 2,671.36 × 806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.96x = 2,155,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,466.96/1,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.28

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