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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.43, 1,778.62 and 791.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.43, 1,778.62 and 791.21 is: 1,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.43 : 1,778.62 = 791.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.43/1,778.62 = 791.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.43x = 1,778.62 × 791.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.43x = 1,407,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,261.93/1,289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.38

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