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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.34, 1,782.36 and 819.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.34, 1,782.36 and 819.51 is: 1,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.34 : 1,782.36 = 819.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.34/1,782.36 = 819.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.34x = 1,782.36 × 819.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.34x = 1,460,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,661.84/1,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.13

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