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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.03, 1,779.96 and 1,054.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.03, 1,779.96 and 1,054.75 is: 1,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.03 : 1,779.96 = 1,054.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.03/1,779.96 = 1,054.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.03x = 1,779.96 × 1,054.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.03x = 1,877,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,412.81/1,291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.20

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