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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.28, 1,750.20 and 708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.28, 1,750.20 and 708.72 is: 978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.28 : 1,750.20 = 708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.28/1,750.20 = 708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.28x = 1,750.20 × 708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.28x = 1,240,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,401.74/1,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.02

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