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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.75, 1,747.71 and 824.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.75, 1,747.71 and 824.49 is: 1,137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.75 : 1,747.71 = 824.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.75/1,747.71 = 824.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.75x = 1,747.71 × 824.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.75x = 1,440,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,969.42/1,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.53

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