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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.50, 2,812.78 and 778.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.50, 2,812.78 and 778.81 is: 1,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.50 : 2,812.78 = 778.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.50/2,812.78 = 778.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.50x = 2,812.78 × 778.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.50x = 2,190,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,621.19/1,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.02

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