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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.14, 1,751.48 and 709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.14, 1,751.48 and 709.62 is: 979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.14 : 1,751.48 = 709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.14/1,751.48 = 709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.14x = 1,751.48 × 709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.14x = 1,242,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,881.69/1,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.31

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