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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.34, 1,753.06 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.34, 1,753.06 and 710.80 is: 980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.34 : 1,753.06 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.34/1,753.06 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.34x = 1,753.06 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.34x = 1,246,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,071.49/1,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.90

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