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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.44, 1,751.81 and 710.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.44, 1,751.81 and 710.03 is: 979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.44 : 1,751.81 = 710.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.44/1,751.81 = 710.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.44x = 1,751.81 × 710.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.44x = 1,243,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,825.35/1,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.83

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