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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.16, 1,781.79 and 1,104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.16, 1,781.79 and 1,104.41 is: 1,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.16 : 1,781.79 = 1,104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.16/1,781.79 = 1,104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.16x = 1,781.79 × 1,104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.16x = 1,967,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,826.69/1,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.08

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