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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.62, 1,898.97 and 716.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.62, 1,898.97 and 716.98 is: 1,075.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.62 : 1,898.97 = 716.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.62/1,898.97 = 716.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.62x = 1,898.97 × 716.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.62x = 1,361,510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,510.43/1,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.77

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