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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.69, 1,745.96 and 1,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.69, 1,745.96 and 1,029.89 is: 1,420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.69 : 1,745.96 = 1,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.69/1,745.96 = 1,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.69x = 1,745.96 × 1,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.69x = 1,798,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,132.87/1,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.68

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