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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.85, 1,897.71 and 717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.85, 1,897.71 and 717.28 is: 1,075.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.85 : 1,897.71 = 717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.85/1,897.71 = 717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.85x = 1,897.71 × 717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.85x = 1,361,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,189.43/1,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.32

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