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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.60, 1,742.64 and 951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.60, 1,742.64 and 951.32 is: 1,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.60 : 1,742.64 = 951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.60/1,742.64 = 951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.60x = 1,742.64 × 951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.60x = 1,657,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,808.28/1,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.90

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