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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265, 1,745.68 and 1,018.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265, 1,745.68 and 1,018.04 is: 1,404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265 : 1,745.68 = 1,018.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265/1,745.68 = 1,018.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265x = 1,745.68 × 1,018.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265x = 1,777,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,172.07/1,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.88

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