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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.32, 1,748.32 and 971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.32, 1,748.32 and 971.04 is: 1,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.32 : 1,748.32 = 971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.32/1,748.32 = 971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.32x = 1,748.32 × 971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.32x = 1,697,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,688.65/1,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.65

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