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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.48, 1,781.19 and 1,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.48, 1,781.19 and 1,011.22 is: 1,394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.48 : 1,781.19 = 1,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.48/1,781.19 = 1,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.48x = 1,781.19 × 1,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.48x = 1,801,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,170.50/1,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.66

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