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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.83, 1,748.09 and 707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.83, 1,748.09 and 707.32 is: 976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.83 : 1,748.09 = 707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.83/1,748.09 = 707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.83x = 1,748.09 × 707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.83x = 1,236,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,459.02/1,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.03

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