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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.12, 1,745.24 and 916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.12, 1,745.24 and 916.16 is: 1,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.12 : 1,745.24 = 916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.12/1,745.24 = 916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.12x = 1,745.24 × 916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.12x = 1,598,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,919.08/1,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.85

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