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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.43, 1,907.52 and 1,050.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.43, 1,907.52 and 1,050.39 is: 1,583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.43 : 1,907.52 = 1,050.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.43/1,907.52 = 1,050.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.43x = 1,907.52 × 1,050.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.43x = 2,003,639.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,639.93/1,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.37

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