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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.97, 1,749.65 and 708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.97, 1,749.65 and 708.44 is: 977.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.97 : 1,749.65 = 708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.97/1,749.65 = 708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.97x = 1,749.65 × 708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.97x = 1,239,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,509.76/1,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.56

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