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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.78, 1,753.46 and 711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.78, 1,753.46 and 711.14 is: 981.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.78 : 1,753.46 = 711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.78/1,753.46 = 711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.78x = 1,753.46 × 711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.78x = 1,246,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,955.54/1,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.25

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