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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.11, 1,782.36 and 793.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.11, 1,782.36 and 793.86 is: 1,095.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.11 : 1,782.36 = 793.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.11/1,782.36 = 793.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.11x = 1,782.36 × 793.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.11x = 1,414,944.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,944.31/1,291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.91

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