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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.06, 1,744.42 and 910.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.06, 1,744.42 and 910.81 is: 1,254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.06 : 1,744.42 = 910.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.06/1,744.42 = 910.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.06x = 1,744.42 × 910.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.06x = 1,588,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,835.18/1,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.94

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