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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.15, 1,781.04 and 767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.15, 1,781.04 and 767.08 is: 1,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.15 : 1,781.04 = 767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.15/1,781.04 = 767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.15x = 1,781.04 × 767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.15x = 1,366,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,200.16/1,291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.13

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