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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.20, 1,750.19 and 708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.20, 1,750.19 and 708.68 is: 978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.20 : 1,750.19 = 708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.20/1,750.19 = 708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.20x = 1,750.19 × 708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.20x = 1,240,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,325.48/1,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.02

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