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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.27, 1,751.45 and 709.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.27, 1,751.45 and 709.77 is: 979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.27 : 1,751.45 = 709.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.27/1,751.45 = 709.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.27x = 1,751.45 × 709.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.27x = 1,243,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,123.12/1,269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.40

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