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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.78, 1,750.70 and 709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.78, 1,750.70 and 709.14 is: 978.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.78 : 1,750.70 = 709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.78/1,750.70 = 709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.78x = 1,750.70 × 709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.78x = 1,241,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,487.85/1,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.49

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