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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.75, 1,740.08 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.75, 1,740.08 and 708.75 is: 978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.75 : 1,740.08 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.75/1,740.08 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.75x = 1,740.08 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.75x = 1,233,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,278.16/1,260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.21

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