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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.58, 1,747.41 and 742.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.58, 1,747.41 and 742.42 is: 1,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.58 : 1,747.41 = 742.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.58/1,747.41 = 742.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.58x = 1,747.41 × 742.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.58x = 1,297,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,312.13/1,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.26

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