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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.95, 1,747.79 and 824.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.95, 1,747.79 and 824.69 is: 1,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.95 : 1,747.79 = 824.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.95/1,747.79 = 824.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.95x = 1,747.79 × 824.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.95x = 1,441,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,372.07/1,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.68

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