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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.13, 1,747.38 and 768.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.13, 1,747.38 and 768.66 is: 1,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.13 : 1,747.38 = 768.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.13/1,747.38 = 768.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.13x = 1,747.38 × 768.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.13x = 1,343,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,141.11/1,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.82

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