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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.76, 1,749.51 and 708.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.76, 1,749.51 and 708.25 is: 977.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.76 : 1,749.51 = 708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.76/1,749.51 = 708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.76x = 1,749.51 × 708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.76x = 1,239,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,078.17/1,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.38

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