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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.23, 1,747.40 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.23, 1,747.40 and 706.68 is: 975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.23 : 1,747.40 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.23/1,747.40 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.23x = 1,747.40 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.23x = 1,234,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,855.23/1,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.22

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