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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.98, 2,671.50 and 808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.98, 2,671.50 and 808.20 is: 1,212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.98 : 2,671.50 = 808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.98/2,671.50 = 808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.98x = 2,671.50 × 808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.98x = 2,159,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,106.30/1,780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.31

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