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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.36, 1,747.62 and 735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.36, 1,747.62 and 735.30 is: 1,014.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.36 : 1,747.62 = 735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.36/1,747.62 = 735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.36x = 1,747.62 × 735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.36x = 1,285,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,024.99/1,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.74

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