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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.96, 1,748.28 and 707.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.96, 1,748.28 and 707.39 is: 976.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.96 : 1,748.28 = 707.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.96/1,748.28 = 707.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.96x = 1,748.28 × 707.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.96x = 1,236,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,716.26/1,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.13

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