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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.58, 1,747.82 and 934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.58, 1,747.82 and 934.89 is: 1,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.58 : 1,747.82 = 934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.58/1,747.82 = 934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.58x = 1,747.82 × 934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.58x = 1,634,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,006.03/1,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.09

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