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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.79, 1,908.42 and 1,243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.79, 1,908.42 and 1,243.11 is: 1,874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.79 : 1,908.42 = 1,243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.79/1,908.42 = 1,243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.79x = 1,908.42 × 1,243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.79x = 2,372,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,375.99/1,265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.23

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