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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.83, 1,747.07 and 818.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.83, 1,747.07 and 818.25 is: 1,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.83 : 1,747.07 = 818.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.83/1,747.07 = 818.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.83x = 1,747.07 × 818.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.83x = 1,429,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,532.45/1,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.33

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