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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270, 1,752.60 and 718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270, 1,752.60 and 718 is: 990.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270 : 1,752.60 = 718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270/1,752.60 = 718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270x = 1,752.60 × 718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270x = 1,258,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,366.80/1,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.84

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