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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.65, 2,673.96 and 808.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.65, 2,673.96 and 808.06 is: 1,212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.65 : 2,673.96 = 808.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.65/2,673.96 = 808.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.65x = 2,673.96 × 808.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.65x = 2,160,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,713.43/1,782.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.08

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