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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.73, 1,753.72 and 711.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.73, 1,753.72 and 711.19 is: 981.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.73 : 1,753.72 = 711.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.73/1,753.72 = 711.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.73x = 1,753.72 × 711.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.73x = 1,247,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,232.51/1,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.51

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