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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.47, 1,779.17 and 1,054.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.47, 1,779.17 and 1,054.19 is: 1,453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.47 : 1,779.17 = 1,054.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.47/1,779.17 = 1,054.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.47x = 1,779.17 × 1,054.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.47x = 1,875,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,569.06/1,290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.40

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