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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.86, 1,774.81 and 1,266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.86, 1,774.81 and 1,266.03 is: 1,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.86 : 1,774.81 = 1,266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.86/1,774.81 = 1,266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.86x = 1,774.81 × 1,266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.86x = 2,246,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,964.29/1,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.80

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