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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.43, 1,896.09 and 1,004.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.43, 1,896.09 and 1,004.03 is: 1,504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.43 : 1,896.09 = 1,004.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.43/1,896.09 = 1,004.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.43x = 1,896.09 × 1,004.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.43x = 1,903,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,725.11/1,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.41

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