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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.18, 1,747.38 and 706.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.18, 1,747.38 and 706.62 is: 975.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.18 : 1,747.38 = 706.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.18/1,747.38 = 706.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.18x = 1,747.38 × 706.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.18x = 1,234,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,733.66/1,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.16

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