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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.48, 2,819.47 and 783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.48, 2,819.47 and 783.58 is: 1,175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.48 : 2,819.47 = 783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.48/2,819.47 = 783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.48x = 2,819.47 × 783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.48x = 2,209,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,283.78/1,879.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.48

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