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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.69, 1,753.54 and 711.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.69, 1,753.54 and 711.21 is: 981.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.69 : 1,753.54 = 711.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.69/1,753.54 = 711.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.69x = 1,753.54 × 711.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.69x = 1,247,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,135.18/1,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.46

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