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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.70, 1,745.62 and 1,133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.70, 1,745.62 and 1,133.48 is: 1,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.70 : 1,745.62 = 1,133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.70/1,745.62 = 1,133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.70x = 1,745.62 × 1,133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.70x = 1,978,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,625.36/1,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.50

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