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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.43, 1,747.66 and 825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.43, 1,747.66 and 825.07 is: 1,138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.43 : 1,747.66 = 825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.43/1,747.66 = 825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.43x = 1,747.66 × 825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.43x = 1,441,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,941.84/1,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.59

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