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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.50, 1,887.43 and 710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.50, 1,887.43 and 710.52 is: 1,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.50 : 1,887.43 = 710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.50/1,887.43 = 710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.50x = 1,887.43 × 710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.50x = 1,341,057.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,057.86/1,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.75

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