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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.18, 1,748.75 and 707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.18, 1,748.75 and 707.63 is: 976.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.18 : 1,748.75 = 707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.18/1,748.75 = 707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.18x = 1,748.75 × 707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.18x = 1,237,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,464.42/1,267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.55

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