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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266, 1,747.08 and 714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266, 1,747.08 and 714 is: 985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266 : 1,747.08 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266/1,747.08 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266x = 1,747.08 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266x = 1,247,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,415.12/1,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.32

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