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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.85, 1,782.16 and 760.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.85, 1,782.16 and 760.45 is: 1,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.85 : 1,782.16 = 760.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.85/1,782.16 = 760.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.85x = 1,782.16 × 760.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.85x = 1,355,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,237.22/1,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.07

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