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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.22, 2,822.30 and 785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.22, 2,822.30 and 785.02 is: 1,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.22 : 2,822.30 = 785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.22/2,822.30 = 785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.22x = 2,822.30 × 785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.22x = 2,215,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,561.95/1,881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.73

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