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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.52, 2,811.75 and 780.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.52, 2,811.75 and 780.71 is: 1,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.52 : 2,811.75 = 780.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.52/2,811.75 = 780.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.52x = 2,811.75 × 780.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.52x = 2,195,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,150.94/1,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.42

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