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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.18, 1,752.73 and 710.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.18, 1,752.73 and 710.59 is: 980.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.18 : 1,752.73 = 710.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.18/1,752.73 = 710.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.18x = 1,752.73 × 710.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.18x = 1,245,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,472.41/1,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.55

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