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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.70, 2,817.73 and 782.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.70, 2,817.73 and 782.77 is: 1,174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.70 : 2,817.73 = 782.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.70/2,817.73 = 782.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.70x = 2,817.73 × 782.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.70x = 2,205,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,630.60/1,878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.02

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