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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.06, 1,747.26 and 742.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.06, 1,747.26 and 742.17 is: 1,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.06 : 1,747.26 = 742.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.06/1,747.26 = 742.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.06x = 1,747.26 × 742.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.06x = 1,296,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,763.95/1,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.25

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