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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.89, 1,747.97 and 872.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.89, 1,747.97 and 872.23 is: 1,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.89 : 1,747.97 = 872.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.89/1,747.97 = 872.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.89x = 1,747.97 × 872.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.89x = 1,524,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,631.87/1,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.40

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