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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.78, 1,752.11 and 710.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.78, 1,752.11 and 710.17 is: 979.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.78 : 1,752.11 = 710.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.78/1,752.11 = 710.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.78x = 1,752.11 × 710.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.78x = 1,244,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,295.96/1,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.93

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