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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.20, 1,748.61 and 707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.20, 1,748.61 and 707.58 is: 976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.20 : 1,748.61 = 707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.20/1,748.61 = 707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.20x = 1,748.61 × 707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.20x = 1,237,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,281.46/1,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.39

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