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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.71, 1,749.42 and 708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.71, 1,749.42 and 708.19 is: 977.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.71 : 1,749.42 = 708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.71/1,749.42 = 708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.71x = 1,749.42 × 708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.71x = 1,238,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,921.75/1,267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.29

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