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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.98, 1,751.18 and 709.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.98, 1,751.18 and 709.45 is: 979.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.98 : 1,751.18 = 709.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.98/1,751.18 = 709.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.98x = 1,751.18 × 709.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.98x = 1,242,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,376.42/1,268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.04

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