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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.94, 1,746.60 and 873.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.94, 1,746.60 and 873.19 is: 1,204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.94 : 1,746.60 = 873.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.94/1,746.60 = 873.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.94x = 1,746.60 × 873.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.94x = 1,525,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,112.56/1,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.73

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