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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.01, 1,748.52 and 707.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.01, 1,748.52 and 707.66 is: 976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.01 : 1,748.52 = 707.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.01/1,748.52 = 707.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.01x = 1,748.52 × 707.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.01x = 1,237,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,348.92/1,267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.59

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