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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.99, 2,672.40 and 806.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.99, 2,672.40 and 806.97 is: 1,210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.99 : 2,672.40 = 806.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.99/2,672.40 = 806.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.99x = 2,672.40 × 806.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.99x = 2,156,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,531.25/1,780.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.86

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