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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.88, 1,747.68 and 742.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.88, 1,747.68 and 742.56 is: 1,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.88 : 1,747.68 = 742.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.88/1,747.68 = 742.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.88x = 1,747.68 × 742.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.88x = 1,297,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,757.26/1,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.37

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