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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.12, 1,781.88 and 996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.12, 1,781.88 and 996.24 is: 1,374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.12 : 1,781.88 = 996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.12/1,781.88 = 996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.12x = 1,781.88 × 996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.12x = 1,775,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,180.13/1,291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.91

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