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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.74, 1,752.12 and 710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.74, 1,752.12 and 710.18 is: 979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.74 : 1,752.12 = 710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.74/1,752.12 = 710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.74x = 1,752.12 × 710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.74x = 1,244,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,320.58/1,269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.98

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