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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.68, 2,822.97 and 785.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.68, 2,822.97 and 785.43 is: 1,178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.68 : 2,822.97 = 785.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.68/2,822.97 = 785.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.68x = 2,822.97 × 785.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.68x = 2,217,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,241.40/1,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.33

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