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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.84, 1,752.35 and 710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.84, 1,752.35 and 710.32 is: 980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.84 : 1,752.35 = 710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.84/1,752.35 = 710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.84x = 1,752.35 × 710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.84x = 1,244,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,728.60/1,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.22

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