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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.02, 1,747.32 and 734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.02, 1,747.32 and 734.96 is: 1,014.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.02 : 1,747.32 = 734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.02/1,747.32 = 734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.02x = 1,747.32 × 734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.02x = 1,284,210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,210.31/1,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.37

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