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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.61, 2,818.56 and 783.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.61, 2,818.56 and 783.32 is: 1,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.61 : 2,818.56 = 783.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.61/2,818.56 = 783.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.61x = 2,818.56 × 783.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.61x = 2,207,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,834.42/1,879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.62

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