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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.16, 1,750.08 and 708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.16, 1,750.08 and 708.66 is: 977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.16 : 1,750.08 = 708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.16/1,750.08 = 708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.16x = 1,750.08 × 708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.16x = 1,240,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,211.69/1,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.96

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