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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.72, 1,745.70 and 872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.72, 1,745.70 and 872.60 is: 1,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.72 : 1,745.70 = 872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.72/1,745.70 = 872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.72x = 1,745.70 × 872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.72x = 1,523,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,297.82/1,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.50

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