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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.06, 1,897.56 and 717.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.06, 1,897.56 and 717.27 is: 1,075.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.06 : 1,897.56 = 717.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.06/1,897.56 = 717.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.06x = 1,897.56 × 717.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.06x = 1,361,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,062.86/1,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.89

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