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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.16, 1,774.94 and 1,111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.16, 1,774.94 and 1,111.05 is: 1,527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.16 : 1,774.94 = 1,111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.16/1,774.94 = 1,111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.16x = 1,774.94 × 1,111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.16x = 1,972,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,047.09/1,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.35

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