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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.87, 1,748.22 and 707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.87, 1,748.22 and 707.33 is: 976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.87 : 1,748.22 = 707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.87/1,748.22 = 707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.87x = 1,748.22 × 707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.87x = 1,236,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,559.71/1,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.07

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