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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.14, 1,746.29 and 824.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.14, 1,746.29 and 824.19 is: 1,136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.14 : 1,746.29 = 824.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.14/1,746.29 = 824.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.14x = 1,746.29 × 824.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.14x = 1,439,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,274.76/1,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.74

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