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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.49, 1,746.45 and 871.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.49, 1,746.45 and 871.83 is: 1,203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.49 : 1,746.45 = 871.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.49/1,746.45 = 871.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.49x = 1,746.45 × 871.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.49x = 1,522,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,607.50/1,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.18

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