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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.73, 1,753.64 and 711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.73, 1,753.64 and 711.22 is: 981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.73 : 1,753.64 = 711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.73/1,753.64 = 711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.73x = 1,753.64 × 711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.73x = 1,247,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,223.84/1,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.50

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