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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.08, 1,738.92 and 700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.08, 1,738.92 and 700.56 is: 966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.08 : 1,738.92 = 700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.08/1,738.92 = 700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.08x = 1,738.92 × 700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.08x = 1,218,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,217.80/1,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.78

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