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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.31, 1,747.66 and 742.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.31, 1,747.66 and 742.34 is: 1,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.31 : 1,747.66 = 742.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.31/1,747.66 = 742.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.31x = 1,747.66 × 742.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.31x = 1,297,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,354.21/1,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.52

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