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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.60, 1,749.25 and 708.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.60, 1,749.25 and 708.09 is: 977.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.60 : 1,749.25 = 708.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.60/1,749.25 = 708.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.60x = 1,749.25 × 708.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.60x = 1,238,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,626.61/1,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.14

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