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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.45, 1,895.74 and 716.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.45, 1,895.74 and 716.00 is: 1,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.45 : 1,895.74 = 716.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.45/1,895.74 = 716.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.45x = 1,895.74 × 716.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.45x = 1,357,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,338.57/1,265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.62

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