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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266, 1,747.40 and 714.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266, 1,747.40 and 714.32 is: 985.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266 : 1,747.40 = 714.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266/1,747.40 = 714.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266x = 1,747.40 × 714.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266x = 1,248,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,202.77/1,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.94

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