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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.78, 2,672.69 and 807.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.78, 2,672.69 and 807.89 is: 1,211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.78 : 2,672.69 = 807.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.78/2,672.69 = 807.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.78x = 2,672.69 × 807.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.78x = 2,159,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,222.12/1,781.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.84

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