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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.49, 2,818.37 and 783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.49, 2,818.37 and 783.20 is: 1,174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.49 : 2,818.37 = 783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.49/2,818.37 = 783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.49x = 2,818.37 × 783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.49x = 2,207,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,347.38/1,879.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.44

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