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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.02, 1,747.41 and 916.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.02, 1,747.41 and 916.64 is: 1,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.02 : 1,747.41 = 916.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.02/1,747.41 = 916.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.02x = 1,747.41 × 916.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.02x = 1,601,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,745.90/1,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.18

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