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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.97, 2,670.88 and 594.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.97, 2,670.88 and 594.70 is: 891.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.97 : 2,670.88 = 594.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.97/2,670.88 = 594.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.97x = 2,670.88 × 594.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.97x = 1,588,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,360.28/1,780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.85

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