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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.81, 2,812.20 and 781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.81, 2,812.20 and 781 is: 1,170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.81 : 2,812.20 = 781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.81/2,812.20 = 781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.81x = 2,812.20 × 781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.81x = 2,196,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,328.20/1,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.87

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