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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.76, 1,747.98 and 735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.76, 1,747.98 and 735.52 is: 1,014.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.76 : 1,747.98 = 735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.76/1,747.98 = 735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.76x = 1,747.98 × 735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.76x = 1,285,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,674.25/1,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.93

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