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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.33, 1,752.98 and 710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.33, 1,752.98 and 710.84 is: 980.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.33 : 1,752.98 = 710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.33/1,752.98 = 710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.33x = 1,752.98 × 710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.33x = 1,246,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,095.13/1,270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.92

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