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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.09, 1,895.07 and 647.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.09, 1,895.07 and 647.27 is: 969.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.09 : 1,895.07 = 647.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.09/1,895.07 = 647.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.09x = 1,895.07 × 647.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.09x = 1,226,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,612.48/1,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.58

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