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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.44, 1,753.14 and 710.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.44, 1,753.14 and 710.91 is: 981.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.44 : 1,753.14 = 710.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.44/1,753.14 = 710.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.44x = 1,753.14 × 710.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.44x = 1,246,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,324.76/1,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.02

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