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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.38, 1,742.08 and 710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.38, 1,742.08 and 710.38 is: 980.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.38 : 1,742.08 = 710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.38/1,742.08 = 710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.38x = 1,742.08 × 710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.38x = 1,237,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,538.79/1,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.32

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