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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.12, 1,746.20 and 822.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.12, 1,746.20 and 822.99 is: 1,135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.12 : 1,746.20 = 822.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.12/1,746.20 = 822.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.12x = 1,746.20 × 822.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.12x = 1,437,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,101.02/1,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.94

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