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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.16, 1,745.71 and 967.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.16, 1,745.71 and 967.77 is: 1,334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.16 : 1,745.71 = 967.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.16/1,745.71 = 967.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.16x = 1,745.71 × 967.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.16x = 1,689,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,455.06/1,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.32

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