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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.43, 2,814.42 and 780.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.43, 2,814.42 and 780.66 is: 1,170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.43 : 2,814.42 = 780.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.43/2,814.42 = 780.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.43x = 2,814.42 × 780.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.43x = 2,197,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,091.05/1,876.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.89

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