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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.70, 1,747 and 1,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.70, 1,747 and 1,134.48 is: 1,565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.70 : 1,747 = 1,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.70/1,747 = 1,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.70x = 1,747 × 1,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.70x = 1,981,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,936.56/1,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.88

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