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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.09, 1,782.17 and 767.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.09, 1,782.17 and 767.13 is: 1,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.09 : 1,782.17 = 767.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.09/1,782.17 = 767.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.09x = 1,782.17 × 767.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.09x = 1,367,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,156.07/1,291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.92

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