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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.28, 1,747.38 and 1,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.28, 1,747.38 and 1,004.92 is: 1,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.28 : 1,747.38 = 1,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.28/1,747.38 = 1,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.28x = 1,747.38 × 1,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.28x = 1,755,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,977.11/1,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.72

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