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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.57, 1,898.69 and 718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.57, 1,898.69 and 718.14 is: 1,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.57 : 1,898.69 = 718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.57/1,898.69 = 718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.57x = 1,898.69 × 718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.57x = 1,363,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,525.24/1,265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.40

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