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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.76, 1,747.26 and 1,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.76, 1,747.26 and 1,070.28 is: 1,477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.76 : 1,747.26 = 1,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.76/1,747.26 = 1,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.76x = 1,747.26 × 1,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.76x = 1,870,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,057.43/1,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.42

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