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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.60, 2,814.21 and 780.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.60, 2,814.21 and 780.21 is: 1,170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.60 : 2,814.21 = 780.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.60/2,814.21 = 780.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.60x = 2,814.21 × 780.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.60x = 2,195,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,674.78/1,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.65

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