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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.46, 1,747.71 and 706.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.46, 1,747.71 and 706.97 is: 975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.46 : 1,747.71 = 706.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.46/1,747.71 = 706.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.46x = 1,747.71 × 706.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.46x = 1,235,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,578.54/1,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.62

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