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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.42, 1,782.84 and 996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.42, 1,782.84 and 996.04 is: 1,375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.42 : 1,782.84 = 996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.42/1,782.84 = 996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.42x = 1,782.84 × 996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.42x = 1,775,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,779.95/1,291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.06

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