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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.21, 1,746.67 and 742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.21, 1,746.67 and 742.14 is: 1,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.21 : 1,746.67 = 742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.21/1,746.67 = 742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.21x = 1,746.67 × 742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.21x = 1,296,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,273.67/1,266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.74

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