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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.60, 1,752.12 and 710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.60, 1,752.12 and 710.09 is: 979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.60 : 1,752.12 = 710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.60/1,752.12 = 710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.60x = 1,752.12 × 710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.60x = 1,244,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,154.13/1,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.96

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