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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.69, 2,674.94 and 808.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.69, 2,674.94 and 808.66 is: 1,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.69 : 2,674.94 = 808.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.69/2,674.94 = 808.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.69x = 2,674.94 × 808.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.69x = 2,163,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,116.98/1,782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.40

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