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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.48, 1,750.48 and 708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.48, 1,750.48 and 708.96 is: 978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.48 : 1,750.48 = 708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.48/1,750.48 = 708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.48x = 1,750.48 × 708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.48x = 1,241,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,020.30/1,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.35

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