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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.18, 1,750.13 and 708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.18, 1,750.13 and 708.63 is: 977.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.18 : 1,750.13 = 708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.18/1,750.13 = 708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.18x = 1,750.13 × 708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.18x = 1,240,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,194.62/1,268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.93

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