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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.48, 2,814.72 and 780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.48, 2,814.72 and 780.10 is: 1,170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.48 : 2,814.72 = 780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.48/2,814.72 = 780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.48x = 2,814.72 × 780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.48x = 2,195,763.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,763.07/1,876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.15

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