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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268, 1,749.84 and 716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268, 1,749.84 and 716 is: 988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268 : 1,749.84 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268/1,749.84 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268x = 1,749.84 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268x = 1,252,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,885.44/1,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.08

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