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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.13, 1,747.35 and 735.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.13, 1,747.35 and 735.17 is: 1,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.13 : 1,747.35 = 735.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.13/1,747.35 = 735.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.13x = 1,747.35 × 735.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.13x = 1,284,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,599.30/1,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.59

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