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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.64, 1,745.82 and 872.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.64, 1,745.82 and 872.88 is: 1,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.64 : 1,745.82 = 872.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.64/1,745.82 = 872.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.64x = 1,745.82 × 872.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.64x = 1,523,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,891.36/1,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.05

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