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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.47, 1,895.30 and 1,221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.47, 1,895.30 and 1,221.69 is: 1,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.47 : 1,895.30 = 1,221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.47/1,895.30 = 1,221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.47x = 1,895.30 × 1,221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.47x = 2,315,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,469.06/1,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.73

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