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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.08, 1,738.76 and 1,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.08, 1,738.76 and 1,116.82 is: 1,534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.08 : 1,738.76 = 1,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.08/1,738.76 = 1,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.08x = 1,738.76 × 1,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.08x = 1,941,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,881.94/1,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.99

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