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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.93, 2,812.05 and 781.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.93, 2,812.05 and 781.21 is: 1,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.93 : 2,812.05 = 781.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.93/2,812.05 = 781.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.93x = 2,812.05 × 781.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.93x = 2,196,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,805.10/1,875.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.05

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