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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291, 1,779.48 and 1,010.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291, 1,779.48 and 1,010.74 is: 1,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291 : 1,779.48 = 1,010.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291/1,779.48 = 1,010.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291x = 1,779.48 × 1,010.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291x = 1,798,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,591.62/1,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.18

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