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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.83, 1,748.26 and 707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.83, 1,748.26 and 707.33 is: 976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.83 : 1,748.26 = 707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.83/1,748.26 = 707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.83x = 1,748.26 × 707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.83x = 1,236,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,603.24/1,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.14

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