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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.08, 1,752.53 and 710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.08, 1,752.53 and 710.52 is: 980.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.08 : 1,752.53 = 710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.08/1,752.53 = 710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.08x = 1,752.53 × 710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.08x = 1,245,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,207.62/1,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.42

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