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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.98, 1,749.80 and 708.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.98, 1,749.80 and 708.45 is: 977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.98 : 1,749.80 = 708.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.98/1,749.80 = 708.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.98x = 1,749.80 × 708.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.98x = 1,239,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,647.58/1,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.66

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