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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.62, 1,747.23 and 742.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.62, 1,747.23 and 742.55 is: 1,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.62 : 1,747.23 = 742.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.62/1,747.23 = 742.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.62x = 1,747.23 × 742.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.62x = 1,297,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,410.00/1,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.31

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