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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.14, 1,747.26 and 742.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.14, 1,747.26 and 742.07 is: 1,024.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.14 : 1,747.26 = 742.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.14/1,747.26 = 742.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.14x = 1,747.26 × 742.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.14x = 1,296,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,589.23/1,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.05

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