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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.16, 1,747.20 and 706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.16, 1,747.20 and 706.56 is: 975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.16 : 1,747.20 = 706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.16/1,747.20 = 706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.16x = 1,747.20 × 706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.16x = 1,234,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,501.63/1,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.00

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