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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.18, 1,895.26 and 597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.18, 1,895.26 and 597.16 is: 894.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.18 : 1,895.26 = 597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.18/1,895.26 = 597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.18x = 1,895.26 × 597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.18x = 1,131,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,773.46/1,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.56

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