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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.66, 1,782.48 and 1,104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.66, 1,782.48 and 1,104.91 is: 1,524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.66 : 1,782.48 = 1,104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.66/1,782.48 = 1,104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.66x = 1,782.48 × 1,104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.66x = 1,969,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,479.98/1,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.77

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