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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.60, 2,362.76 and 1,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.60, 2,362.76 and 1,265.55 is: 1,745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.60 : 2,362.76 = 1,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.60/2,362.76 = 1,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.60x = 2,362.76 × 1,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.60x = 2,990,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,189.34/1,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.99

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