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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.96, 1,752.36 and 710.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.96, 1,752.36 and 710.42 is: 980.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.96 : 1,752.36 = 710.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.96/1,752.36 = 710.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.96x = 1,752.36 × 710.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.96x = 1,244,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,902.83/1,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.27

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