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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.50, 1,742.25 and 710.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.50, 1,742.25 and 710.50 is: 980.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.50 : 1,742.25 = 710.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.50/1,742.25 = 710.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.50x = 1,742.25 × 710.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.50x = 1,237,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,868.63/1,262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.49

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