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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.94, 1,752.54 and 710.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.94, 1,752.54 and 710.39 is: 980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.94 : 1,752.54 = 710.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.94/1,752.54 = 710.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.94x = 1,752.54 × 710.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.94x = 1,244,986.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,986.89/1,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.35

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