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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.39, 1,747.70 and 706.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.39, 1,747.70 and 706.99 is: 975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.39 : 1,747.70 = 706.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.39/1,747.70 = 706.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.39x = 1,747.70 × 706.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.39x = 1,235,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,606.42/1,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.69

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