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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.40, 1,745.74 and 915.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.40, 1,745.74 and 915.32 is: 1,262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.40 : 1,745.74 = 915.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.40/1,745.74 = 915.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.40x = 1,745.74 × 915.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.40x = 1,597,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,910.74/1,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.77

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