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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.13, 1,747.47 and 935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.13, 1,747.47 and 935.52 is: 1,291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.13 : 1,747.47 = 935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.13/1,747.47 = 935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.13x = 1,747.47 × 935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.13x = 1,634,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,793.13/1,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.17

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