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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.21, 1,750.11 and 708.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.21, 1,750.11 and 708.69 is: 977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.21 : 1,750.11 = 708.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.21/1,750.11 = 708.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.21x = 1,750.11 × 708.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.21x = 1,240,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,285.46/1,268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.98

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