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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.66, 1,753.53 and 711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.66, 1,753.53 and 711.16 is: 981.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.66 : 1,753.53 = 711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.66/1,753.53 = 711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.66x = 1,753.53 × 711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.66x = 1,247,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,040.39/1,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.41

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