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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.64, 1,746.30 and 951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.64, 1,746.30 and 951.66 is: 1,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.64 : 1,746.30 = 951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.64/1,746.30 = 951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.64x = 1,746.30 × 951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.64x = 1,661,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,883.86/1,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.08

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