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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.22, 1,898.49 and 718.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.22, 1,898.49 and 718.47 is: 1,078.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.22 : 1,898.49 = 718.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.22/1,898.49 = 718.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.22x = 1,898.49 × 718.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.22x = 1,364,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,008.11/1,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.08

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