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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.58, 1,748.01 and 912.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.58, 1,748.01 and 912.79 is: 1,259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.58 : 1,748.01 = 912.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.58/1,748.01 = 912.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.58x = 1,748.01 × 912.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.58x = 1,595,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,566.05/1,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.74

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