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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.50, 1,745.31 and 951.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.50, 1,745.31 and 951.53 is: 1,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.50 : 1,745.31 = 951.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.50/1,745.31 = 951.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.50x = 1,745.31 × 951.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.50x = 1,660,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,709.67/1,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.29

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