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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.58, 1,895.85 and 831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.58, 1,895.85 and 831.42 is: 1,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.58 : 1,895.85 = 831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.58/1,895.85 = 831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.58x = 1,895.85 × 831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.58x = 1,576,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,247.61/1,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.47

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