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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.49, 1,895.13 and 1,044.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.49, 1,895.13 and 1,044.77 is: 1,564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.49 : 1,895.13 = 1,044.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.49/1,895.13 = 1,044.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.49x = 1,895.13 × 1,044.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.49x = 1,979,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,965.49/1,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.58

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