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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.02, 1,801.56 and 1,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.02, 1,801.56 and 1,265.78 is: 1,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.02 : 1,801.56 = 1,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.02/1,801.56 = 1,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.02x = 1,801.56 × 1,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.02x = 2,280,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,378.62/1,315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.10

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