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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.99, 1,748.52 and 873.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.99, 1,748.52 and 873.33 is: 1,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.99 : 1,748.52 = 873.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.99/1,748.52 = 873.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.99x = 1,748.52 × 873.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.99x = 1,527,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,034.97/1,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.25

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