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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.61, 2,817.89 and 784.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.61, 2,817.89 and 784.79 is: 1,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.61 : 2,817.89 = 784.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.61/2,817.89 = 784.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.61x = 2,817.89 × 784.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.61x = 2,211,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,454.14/1,879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.55

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