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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.24, 1,747.36 and 706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.24, 1,747.36 and 706.70 is: 975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.24 : 1,747.36 = 706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.24/1,747.36 = 706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.24x = 1,747.36 × 706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.24x = 1,234,859.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,859.31/1,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.22

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