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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.72, 1,747.91 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.72, 1,747.91 and 707.22 is: 975.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.72 : 1,747.91 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.72/1,747.91 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.72x = 1,747.91 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.72x = 1,236,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,156.91/1,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.87

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