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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.45, 1,753.39 and 710.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.45, 1,753.39 and 710.95 is: 981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.45 : 1,753.39 = 710.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.45/1,753.39 = 710.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.45x = 1,753.39 × 710.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.45x = 1,246,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,572.62/1,270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.21

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