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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.88, 1,747.13 and 935.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.88, 1,747.13 and 935.27 is: 1,290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.88 : 1,747.13 = 935.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.88/1,747.13 = 935.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.88x = 1,747.13 × 935.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.88x = 1,634,024.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,024.86/1,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.82

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