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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.16, 1,751.46 and 709.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.16, 1,751.46 and 709.65 is: 979.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.16 : 1,751.46 = 709.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.16/1,751.46 = 709.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.16x = 1,751.46 × 709.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.16x = 1,242,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,920.93/1,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.33

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