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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268, 1,750.08 and 716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268, 1,750.08 and 716 is: 988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268 : 1,750.08 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268/1,750.08 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268x = 1,750.08 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268x = 1,253,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,057.28/1,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.22

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