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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.52, 1,746.69 and 822.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.52, 1,746.69 and 822.63 is: 1,135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.52 : 1,746.69 = 822.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.52/1,746.69 = 822.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.52x = 1,746.69 × 822.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.52x = 1,436,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,879.59/1,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.41

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