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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.49, 2,816.87 and 782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.49, 2,816.87 and 782.20 is: 1,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.49 : 2,816.87 = 782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.49/2,816.87 = 782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.49x = 2,816.87 × 782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.49x = 2,203,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,355.71/1,878.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.94

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