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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.43, 1,895.38 and 1,043.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.43, 1,895.38 and 1,043.57 is: 1,563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.43 : 1,895.38 = 1,043.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.43/1,895.38 = 1,043.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.43x = 1,895.38 × 1,043.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.43x = 1,977,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,961.71/1,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.07

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