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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.36, 1,747.80 and 742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.36, 1,747.80 and 742.32 is: 1,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.36 : 1,747.80 = 742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.36/1,747.80 = 742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.36x = 1,747.80 × 742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.36x = 1,297,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,426.90/1,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.53

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