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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.35, 1,777.44 and 1,079.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.35, 1,777.44 and 1,079.13 is: 1,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.35 : 1,777.44 = 1,079.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.35/1,777.44 = 1,079.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.35x = 1,777.44 × 1,079.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.35x = 1,918,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,099.54/1,291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.34

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