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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.42, 1,746.49 and 1,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.42, 1,746.49 and 1,055.23 is: 1,456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.42 : 1,746.49 = 1,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.42/1,746.49 = 1,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.42x = 1,746.49 × 1,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.42x = 1,842,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,940.65/1,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.38

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