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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.10, 2,813.90 and 779.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.10, 2,813.90 and 779.88 is: 1,169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.10 : 2,813.90 = 779.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.10/2,813.90 = 779.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.10x = 2,813.90 × 779.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.10x = 2,194,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,504.33/1,876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.72

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