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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.16, 1,747.16 and 706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.16, 1,747.16 and 706.58 is: 975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.16 : 1,747.16 = 706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.16/1,747.16 = 706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.16x = 1,747.16 × 706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.16x = 1,234,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,508.31/1,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.00

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