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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.48, 1,753.22 and 710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.48, 1,753.22 and 710.92 is: 981.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.48 : 1,753.22 = 710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.48/1,753.22 = 710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.48x = 1,753.22 × 710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.48x = 1,246,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,399.16/1,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.05

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