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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.30, 1,898.27 and 745.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.30, 1,898.27 and 745.73 is: 1,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.30 : 1,898.27 = 745.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.30/1,898.27 = 745.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.30x = 1,898.27 × 745.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.30x = 1,415,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,596.89/1,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.78

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