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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.51, 1,746 and 866.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.51, 1,746 and 866.84 is: 1,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.51 : 1,746 = 866.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.51/1,746 = 866.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.51x = 1,746 × 866.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.51x = 1,513,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,493.91/1,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.96

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