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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.42, 1,748.92 and 707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.42, 1,748.92 and 707.71 is: 976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.42 : 1,748.92 = 707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.42/1,748.92 = 707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.42x = 1,748.92 × 707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.42x = 1,237,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,728.17/1,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.57

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