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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.68, 1,753.50 and 711.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.68, 1,753.50 and 711.19 is: 981.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.68 : 1,753.50 = 711.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.68/1,753.50 = 711.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.68x = 1,753.50 × 711.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.68x = 1,247,071.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,071.67/1,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.42

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