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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.93, 1,749.72 and 708.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.93, 1,749.72 and 708.39 is: 977.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.93 : 1,749.72 = 708.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.93/1,749.72 = 708.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.93x = 1,749.72 × 708.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.93x = 1,239,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,486.81/1,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.57

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