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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.66, 1,750.75 and 701.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.66, 1,750.75 and 701.51 is: 968.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.66 : 1,750.75 = 701.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.66/1,750.75 = 701.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.66x = 1,750.75 × 701.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.66x = 1,228,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,156.37/1,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.08

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