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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.66, 1,752.15 and 710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.66, 1,752.15 and 710.16 is: 980.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.66 : 1,752.15 = 710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.66/1,752.15 = 710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.66x = 1,752.15 × 710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.66x = 1,244,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,306.84/1,269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.03

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