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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.64, 1,747.83 and 707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.64, 1,747.83 and 707.08 is: 975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.64 : 1,747.83 = 707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.64/1,747.83 = 707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.64x = 1,747.83 × 707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.64x = 1,235,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,855.64/1,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.70

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