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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.90, 1,749.62 and 700.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.90, 1,749.62 and 700.71 is: 966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.90 : 1,749.62 = 700.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.90/1,749.62 = 700.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.90x = 1,749.62 × 700.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.90x = 1,225,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,981.92/1,267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.94

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