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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.30, 1,749.90 and 708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.30, 1,749.90 and 708.71 is: 977.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.30 : 1,749.90 = 708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.30/1,749.90 = 708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.30x = 1,749.90 × 708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.30x = 1,240,166.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,166.77/1,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.82

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