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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.57, 1,747.78 and 742.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.57, 1,747.78 and 742.50 is: 1,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.57 : 1,747.78 = 742.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.57/1,747.78 = 742.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.57x = 1,747.78 × 742.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.57x = 1,297,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,724.79/1,266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.60

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