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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.73, 1,750.88 and 709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.73, 1,750.88 and 709.22 is: 978.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.73 : 1,750.88 = 709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.73/1,750.88 = 709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.73x = 1,750.88 × 709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.73x = 1,241,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,765.26/1,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.75

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