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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.08, 1,781.64 and 767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.08, 1,781.64 and 767 is: 1,058.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.08 : 1,781.64 = 767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.08/1,781.64 = 767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.08x = 1,781.64 × 767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.08x = 1,366,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,517.88/1,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.43

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