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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.45, 1,779.75 and 1,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.45, 1,779.75 and 1,091.76 is: 1,505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.45 : 1,779.75 = 1,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.45/1,779.75 = 1,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.45x = 1,779.75 × 1,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.45x = 1,943,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,059.86/1,290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.72

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