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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.12, 2,816.64 and 782.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.12, 2,816.64 and 782.28 is: 1,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.12 : 2,816.64 = 782.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.12/2,816.64 = 782.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.12x = 2,816.64 × 782.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.12x = 2,203,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,401.14/1,878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.20

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