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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.77, 1,749.50 and 708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.77, 1,749.50 and 708.30 is: 977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.77 : 1,749.50 = 708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.77/1,749.50 = 708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.77x = 1,749.50 × 708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.77x = 1,239,170.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,170.85/1,267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.44

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