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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.28, 2,814.72 and 782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.28, 2,814.72 and 782.40 is: 1,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.28 : 2,814.72 = 782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.28/2,814.72 = 782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.28x = 2,814.72 × 782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.28x = 2,202,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,236.93/1,877.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.10

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