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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.80, 1,753.82 and 711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.80, 1,753.82 and 711.26 is: 981.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.80 : 1,753.82 = 711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.80/1,753.82 = 711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.80x = 1,753.82 × 711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.80x = 1,247,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,424.83/1,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.60

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