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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.45, 1,750.25 and 708.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.45, 1,750.25 and 708.89 is: 978.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.45 : 1,750.25 = 708.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.45/1,750.25 = 708.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.45x = 1,750.25 × 708.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.45x = 1,240,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,722.43/1,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.14

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