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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.08, 1,745.12 and 955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.08, 1,745.12 and 955.04 is: 1,316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.08 : 1,745.12 = 955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.08/1,745.12 = 955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.08x = 1,745.12 × 955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.08x = 1,666,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,659.40/1,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.39

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