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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.90, 2,671.89 and 807.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.90, 2,671.89 and 807.47 is: 1,210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.90 : 2,671.89 = 807.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.90/2,671.89 = 807.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.90x = 2,671.89 × 807.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.90x = 2,157,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,464.65/1,781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.77

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