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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.19, 1,782.39 and 872.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.19, 1,782.39 and 872.11 is: 1,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.19 : 1,782.39 = 872.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.19/1,782.39 = 872.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.19x = 1,782.39 × 872.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.19x = 1,554,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,437.96/1,291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.88

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