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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.51, 1,753.32 and 711.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.51, 1,753.32 and 711.00 is: 981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.51 : 1,753.32 = 711.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.51/1,753.32 = 711.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.51x = 1,753.32 × 711.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.51x = 1,246,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,619.76/1,270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.20

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