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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.65, 1,897.83 and 745.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.65, 1,897.83 and 745.75 is: 1,118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.65 : 1,897.83 = 745.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.65/1,897.83 = 745.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.65x = 1,897.83 × 745.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.65x = 1,415,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,306.72/1,265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.24

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