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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.99, 1,752.62 and 710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.99, 1,752.62 and 710.48 is: 980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.99 : 1,752.62 = 710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.99/1,752.62 = 710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.99x = 1,752.62 × 710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.99x = 1,245,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,198.85/1,269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.48

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