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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.78, 1,747.35 and 819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.78, 1,747.35 and 819.24 is: 1,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.78 : 1,747.35 = 819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.78/1,747.35 = 819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.78x = 1,747.35 × 819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.78x = 1,431,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,499.01/1,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.03

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