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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.97, 1,751.14 and 709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.97, 1,751.14 and 709.44 is: 979.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.97 : 1,751.14 = 709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.97/1,751.14 = 709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.97x = 1,751.14 × 709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.97x = 1,242,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,328.76/1,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.01

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