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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.66, 1,887.03 and 710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.66, 1,887.03 and 710.18 is: 1,063.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.66 : 1,887.03 = 710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.66/1,887.03 = 710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.66x = 1,887.03 × 710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.66x = 1,340,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,130.97/1,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.88

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