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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.16, 1,745.58 and 741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.16, 1,745.58 and 741.12 is: 1,022.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.16 : 1,745.58 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.16/1,745.58 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.16x = 1,745.58 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.16x = 1,293,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,684.25/1,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.55

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