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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.84, 2,672.43 and 807.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.84, 2,672.43 and 807.71 is: 1,211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.84 : 2,672.43 = 807.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.84/2,672.43 = 807.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.84x = 2,672.43 × 807.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.84x = 2,158,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,535.07/1,781.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.41

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