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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.86, 1,778.49 and 996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.86, 1,778.49 and 996.62 is: 1,372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.86 : 1,778.49 = 996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.86/1,778.49 = 996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.86x = 1,778.49 × 996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.86x = 1,772,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,469.81/1,291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.03

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