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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.74, 1,749.09 and 971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.74, 1,749.09 and 971.54 is: 1,341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.74 : 1,749.09 = 971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.74/1,749.09 = 971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.74x = 1,749.09 × 971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.74x = 1,699,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,310.90/1,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.48

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