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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.13, 1,746.09 and 934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.13, 1,746.09 and 934.52 is: 1,289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.13 : 1,746.09 = 934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.13/1,746.09 = 934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.13x = 1,746.09 × 934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.13x = 1,631,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,749.92/1,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.79

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