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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.72, 1,781.25 and 1,105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.72, 1,781.25 and 1,105.84 is: 1,524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.72 : 1,781.25 = 1,105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.72/1,781.25 = 1,105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.72x = 1,781.25 × 1,105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.72x = 1,969,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,777.50/1,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.93

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