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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.55, 1,747.34 and 742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.55, 1,747.34 and 742.48 is: 1,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.55 : 1,747.34 = 742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.55/1,747.34 = 742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.55x = 1,747.34 × 742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.55x = 1,297,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,361.29/1,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.33

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