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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.49, 1,885.23 and 710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.49, 1,885.23 and 710.04 is: 1,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.49 : 1,885.23 = 710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.49/1,885.23 = 710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.49x = 1,885.23 × 710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.49x = 1,338,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,588.71/1,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.80

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