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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.31, 2,814.45 and 782.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.31, 2,814.45 and 782.49 is: 1,173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.31 : 2,814.45 = 782.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.31/2,814.45 = 782.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.31x = 2,814.45 × 782.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.31x = 2,202,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,286.60/1,877.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.11

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