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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.99, 1,747.05 and 892.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.99, 1,747.05 and 892.58 is: 1,231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.99 : 1,747.05 = 892.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.99/1,747.05 = 892.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.99x = 1,747.05 × 892.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.99x = 1,559,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,381.89/1,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.75

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