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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.70, 2,677.59 and 810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.70, 2,677.59 and 810 is: 1,215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.70 : 2,677.59 = 810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.70/2,677.59 = 810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.70x = 2,677.59 × 810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.70x = 2,168,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,847.90/1,784.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.25

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