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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.96, 2,019.47 and 1,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.96, 2,019.47 and 1,265.58 is: 1,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.96 : 2,019.47 = 1,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.96/2,019.47 = 1,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.96x = 2,019.47 × 1,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.96x = 2,555,794.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,794.51/1,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.81

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