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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.69, 1,798.35 and 1,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.69, 1,798.35 and 1,091.50 is: 1,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.69 : 1,798.35 = 1,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.69/1,798.35 = 1,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.69x = 1,798.35 × 1,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.69x = 1,962,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,890.03/1,301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.96

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