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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.44, 1,747.78 and 1,006.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.44, 1,747.78 and 1,006.43 is: 1,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.44 : 1,747.78 = 1,006.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.44/1,747.78 = 1,006.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.44x = 1,747.78 × 1,006.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.44x = 1,759,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,006.97/1,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.94

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