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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.41, 1,747.67 and 742.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.41, 1,747.67 and 742.44 is: 1,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.41 : 1,747.67 = 742.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.41/1,747.67 = 742.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.41x = 1,747.67 × 742.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.41x = 1,297,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,536.40/1,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.58

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