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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.94, 1,749.78 and 708.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.94, 1,749.78 and 708.39 is: 977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.94 : 1,749.78 = 708.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.94/1,749.78 = 708.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.94x = 1,749.78 × 708.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.94x = 1,239,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,526.65/1,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.59

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