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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.03, 1,898.73 and 779.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.03, 1,898.73 and 779.03 is: 1,169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.03 : 1,898.73 = 779.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.03/1,898.73 = 779.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.03x = 1,898.73 × 779.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.03x = 1,479,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,167.63/1,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.27

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