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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.36, 1,749.01 and 707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.36, 1,749.01 and 707.90 is: 976.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.36 : 1,749.01 = 707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.36/1,749.01 = 707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.36x = 1,749.01 × 707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.36x = 1,238,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,124.18/1,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.93

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