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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260, 1,738.80 and 708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260, 1,738.80 and 708 is: 977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260 : 1,738.80 = 708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260/1,738.80 = 708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260x = 1,738.80 × 708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260x = 1,231,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,070.40/1,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.04

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