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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.80, 2,822.70 and 785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.80, 2,822.70 and 785.80 is: 1,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.80 : 2,822.70 = 785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.80/2,822.70 = 785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.80x = 2,822.70 × 785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.80x = 2,218,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,077.66/1,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.70

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