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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.57, 1,748.10 and 742.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.57, 1,748.10 and 742.59 is: 1,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.57 : 1,748.10 = 742.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.57/1,748.10 = 742.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.57x = 1,748.10 × 742.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.57x = 1,298,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,121.58/1,266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.91

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