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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.66, 1,934.41 and 705.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.66, 1,934.41 and 705.79 is: 1,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.66 : 1,934.41 = 705.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.66/1,934.41 = 705.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.66x = 1,934.41 × 705.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.66x = 1,365,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,281.79/1,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.00

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