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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.36, 1,753.02 and 710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.36, 1,753.02 and 710.82 is: 980.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.36 : 1,753.02 = 710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.36/1,753.02 = 710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.36x = 1,753.02 × 710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.36x = 1,246,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,081.68/1,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.89

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