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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.61, 2,817.92 and 784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.61, 2,817.92 and 784.20 is: 1,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.61 : 2,817.92 = 784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.61/2,817.92 = 784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.61x = 2,817.92 × 784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.61x = 2,209,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,812.86/1,878.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.30

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