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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.61, 2,277.78 and 788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.61, 2,277.78 and 788.80 is: 1,183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.61 : 2,277.78 = 788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.61/2,277.78 = 788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.61x = 2,277.78 × 788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.61x = 1,796,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,712.86/1,518.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.13

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