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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.36, 1,671.10 and 791.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.36, 1,671.10 and 791.54 is: 1,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.36 : 1,671.10 = 791.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.36/1,671.10 = 791.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.36x = 1,671.10 × 791.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.36x = 1,322,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,742.49/1,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.95

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