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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.40, 1,753.19 and 710.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.40, 1,753.19 and 710.93 is: 981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.40 : 1,753.19 = 710.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.40/1,753.19 = 710.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.40x = 1,753.19 × 710.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.40x = 1,246,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,395.37/1,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.10

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