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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.09, 1,747.15 and 706.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.09, 1,747.15 and 706.54 is: 974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.09 : 1,747.15 = 706.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.09/1,747.15 = 706.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.09x = 1,747.15 × 706.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.09x = 1,234,419.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,419.09/1,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.99

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