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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.91, 2,674.01 and 808.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.91, 2,674.01 and 808.79 is: 1,213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.91 : 2,674.01 = 808.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.91/2,674.01 = 808.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.91x = 2,674.01 × 808.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.91x = 2,162,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,701.20/1,782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.02

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