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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.52, 1,895.04 and 716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.52, 1,895.04 and 716.88 is: 1,073.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.52 : 1,895.04 = 716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.52/1,895.04 = 716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.52x = 1,895.04 × 716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.52x = 1,358,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,516.28/1,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.48

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