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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.61, 2,816.42 and 783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.61, 2,816.42 and 783.20 is: 1,174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.61 : 2,816.42 = 783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.61/2,816.42 = 783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.61x = 2,816.42 × 783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.61x = 2,205,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,802.15/1,877.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.79

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