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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.35, 1,745.82 and 872.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.35, 1,745.82 and 872.69 is: 1,203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.35 : 1,745.82 = 872.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.35/1,745.82 = 872.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.35x = 1,745.82 × 872.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.35x = 1,523,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,550.93/1,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.11

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