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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.64, 1,781.87 and 794.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.64, 1,781.87 and 794.09 is: 1,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.64 : 1,781.87 = 794.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.64/1,781.87 = 794.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.64x = 1,781.87 × 794.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.64x = 1,414,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,971.59/1,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.49

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