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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.24, 1,738.68 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.24, 1,738.68 and 708.24 is: 977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.24 : 1,738.68 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.24/1,738.68 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.24x = 1,738.68 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.24x = 1,231,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,402.72/1,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.12

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