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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.71, 2,276.91 and 787.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.71, 2,276.91 and 787.82 is: 1,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.71 : 2,276.91 = 787.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.71/2,276.91 = 787.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.71x = 2,276.91 × 787.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.71x = 1,793,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,783.85/1,518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.13

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