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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.22, 1,750.20 and 708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.22, 1,750.20 and 708.67 is: 978.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.22 : 1,750.20 = 708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.22/1,750.20 = 708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.22x = 1,750.20 × 708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.22x = 1,240,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,314.23/1,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.00

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