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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.52, 1,906.26 and 1,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.52, 1,906.26 and 1,130.16 is: 1,702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.52 : 1,906.26 = 1,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.52/1,906.26 = 1,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.52x = 1,906.26 × 1,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.52x = 2,154,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,378.80/1,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.37

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