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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.74, 1,748.05 and 707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.74, 1,748.05 and 707.20 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.74 : 1,748.05 = 707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.74/1,748.05 = 707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.74x = 1,748.05 × 707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.74x = 1,236,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,220.96/1,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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