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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.47, 1,750.45 and 708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.47, 1,750.45 and 708.94 is: 978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.47 : 1,750.45 = 708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.47/1,750.45 = 708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.47x = 1,750.45 × 708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.47x = 1,240,964.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,964.02/1,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.32

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