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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.01, 1,780.79 and 1,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.01, 1,780.79 and 1,042.34 is: 1,437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.01 : 1,780.79 = 1,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.01/1,780.79 = 1,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.01x = 1,780.79 × 1,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.01x = 1,856,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,174.53/1,291.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.77

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