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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.83, 2,036.88 and 1,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.83, 2,036.88 and 1,265.22 is: 1,897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.83 : 2,036.88 = 1,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.83/2,036.88 = 1,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.83x = 2,036.88 × 1,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.83x = 2,577,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,101.31/1,357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.96

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