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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.58, 1,747.74 and 735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.58, 1,747.74 and 735.34 is: 1,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.58 : 1,747.74 = 735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.58/1,747.74 = 735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.58x = 1,747.74 × 735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.58x = 1,285,183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,183.13/1,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.69

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